Maintenance II

About the role

Aviagen is looking for a Maintenance II position for our operations and is responsible for keeping facilities operating efficiently, repairing any problems when they are found, and performing preventive maintenance on buildings, structures and grounds as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic mechanical repairs at buildings including plumbing, lighting, heating, air conditioning, etc.
• Check, install, and repair equipment such as chain feed systems, line auger feed systems, Rotem controllers, watering systems, ventilation systems, generators, wells and septic systems.
• Repair wooden structures and work with chicken wire.
• Replace electrical and plumbing fixtures.
• Cut Plexiglas to fit aluminum frames.
• Perform routine maintenance on buildings.
• Grease equipment and check to ensure equipment is operating properly, repairing if needed.
• Work with PVC waterline and fittings.
• Install Cat6 wiring.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, flooring, masonry, electrical, welding, roofing, machinery, mechanics, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC).
• Ability to use basic hand tools.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow task‑specific instructions, such as Lock‑out/Tag‑out procedures.
• Must own tools including a basic socket set, wrenches, skill saw, grinder, drill, sawzall, volt meter, level, and tape measure.
• Team player with strong verbal skills and a positive attitude.

Physical Requirements

• Walk/stand for extended periods.
• Use measuring tools and measure precisely for cutting with power and/or hand tools.
• Move safely over uneven terrain, such as rough ground and floors with shavings.
• Frequently carry/lift objects and equipment weighing up to 40 lbs., including lumber and metal building materials.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks requiring hand/wrist dexterity.
• Ability to work from aerial lift with fall restraint system at around 20 ft.
• Safely pick up materials stored at ground level.
• Apply 50 lbs. of force to push carts.
• Frequently kneel/squat; capable of performing tasks squatting at floor level or on knees.
• Conduct repetitive tasks.
• Use both fixed and portable ladders (step and/or extension ladders).
• Utilize a variety of tools including drills, hammers, saws, metal grinders, blowtorches, and welders.
• Wear required personal protective equipment for identified tasks, such as ear muffs, ear plugs, safety glasses, welding helmets, work gloves, work boots, harness, etc.
• Drive maintenance van to and from work sites.

Work Conditions

• Exposed at times to airborne particles such as dust and dander.
• Exposed to various noise levels, sometimes exceeding the 85‑dBA action level set by OSHA (proper PPE hearing protection provided).
• Exposed to chemicals such as detergents and disinfectants.
• May be exposed to very hot or very cold temperatures, snow, sleet, ice, etc.
• Exposed to farm‑related smells and foul odors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Teladoc.
• Short‑Term Disability and Long‑Term Disability coverage.
• Company‑observed paid holidays.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on hire date.