Maintenance-3

About the role

The Maintenance I associate is responsible for maintaining the facilities, equipment, and infrastructure that support the daily operations of a poultry production operation. This position performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and general maintenance on farm buildings, equipment, utilities, and support systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation. The technician works closely with farm management to maintain compliance with company standards for safety, biosecurity, environmental stewardship, and animal welfare. This position requires the ability to work independently, respond to maintenance priorities, and perform a variety of skilled trade functions in both indoor and outdoor agricultural environments.

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.
• Install, maintain, and repair auger feed systems.
• Install, maintain, and repair water delivery systems.
• Install, maintain, and repair ventilation equipment.
• Install, maintain, and repair Rotem environmental controllers.
• Install, maintain, and repair heating and cooling equipment.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems.
• Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems.
• Install, maintain, and repair generators.
• Install, maintain, and repair wells and water systems.
• Install, maintain, and repair 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.