Poultry Farm Maintenance Technician I

Aviagen; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviagen Blairsville, GA is seeking a Maintenance I to maintain poultry production facilities, equipment, and infrastructure, performing preventive maintenance and repairs to ensure safe, efficient operations.

You will work with farm management to meet safety, biosecurity, environmental, and animal welfare standards, performing trades both indoors and outdoors, and assisting with on-call maintenance to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous maintenance experience in agriculture, farming, poultry, construction, mechanical maintenance, or related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding, HVAC, mechanical systems, and general building maintenance.
• Ability to safely operate power tools, hand tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Basic understanding of electrical troubleshooting and mechanical repair.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and general repairs on poultry houses, hatchery buildings, storage facilities, and other agricultural structures.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain agricultural equipment and facility systems to minimize downtime and maximize operational efficiency.
• Install, maintain, and repair: + Chain feed systems + Auger feed systems + Water delivery systems + Ventilation equipment + Rotem environmental controllers + Heating and cooling equipment + Electrical systems + Plumbing systems + Generators + Wells and water systems + Septic systems
• Perform routine carpentry, roofing, welding, concrete, fencing, and structural repairs as needed.
• Repair and replace electrical fixtures, plumbing components, PVC piping, valves, fittings, lighting, switches, and outlets.
• Install and repair Cat6 wiring and other low-voltage communication systems used throughout agricultural facilities.
• Perform routine lubrication, adjustments, inspections, and preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities for preventative maintenance to reduce equipment failures.
• Assist with emergency maintenance repairs to minimize disruptions to farm operations.
• Operate company vehicles, tractors, utility vehicles, aerial lifts, and other equipment as required.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, inspections, and inventory of repair parts and supplies.
• Maintain organized workshops, storage areas, maintenance vehicles, and equipment.
• Follow all company safety policies, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, biosecurity protocols, environmental regulations, and animal welfare standards.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safely operate tools and equipment.
• Assist with facility improvements, remodeling projects, and seasonal maintenance activities.
• Participate in on-call or emergency maintenance response when operational needs require.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading work orders

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Socket and wrench set

Drill

Skill saw

Grinder

Sawzall

Tape measure

Level

Volt meter

Job description

Aviagen Blairsville, GA is seeking a Maintenance I to maintain poultry production facilities, equipment, and infrastructure, performing preventive maintenance and repairs to ensure safe, efficient operations.

You will work with farm management to meet safety, biosecurity, environmental, and animal welfare standards, performing trades both indoors and outdoors, and assisting with on-call maintenance to minimize downtime.