Maintenance II

About the role

Aviagen is seeking a Maintenance II professional responsible for keeping facilities operating efficiently, repairing problems, and performing preventive maintenance on buildings, structures, and grounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on hatchery equipment, machinery, and facility systems according to established schedules.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and plumbing issues.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Install, modify, and test new equipment and machinery as needed.
• Maintain incubators, hatchers, conveyors, ventilation systems, pumps, generators, and other hatchery equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify potential maintenance issues before equipment failure occurs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and inventory of repair parts.
• Ensure all work complies with company safety standards, biosecurity protocols, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with hatchery management and production staff to schedule maintenance activities with minimal disruption.
• Assist with facility improvements, construction projects, and general building maintenance.
• Maintain a clean and organized maintenance shop and work areas.
• Participate in emergency repairs and be available for on-call maintenance as required.
• Read, understand, and follow task-specific instructions, such as Lock-out/Tag-out procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training in industrial maintenance, electrical systems, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience in an industrial, agricultural, manufacturing, or poultry environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, blueprints, and technical diagrams.
• Basic computer skills for maintenance tracking and documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.
• Comfortable working in hot, cold, humid, and noisy environments.
• Ability to work around live poultry while following strict biosecurity procedures.

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 will be provided by the company in these areas.
• Exposed to chemicals, such as detergents and disinfectants.
• May be exposed to very hot temperatures, very cold temperatures, snow, sleet, ice, etc.
• Exposed to farm-related smells and foul odors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Teladoc.
• Short-Term 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.