G.A.P. Maintenance Technician

Job Description Summary:

Aviagen is looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our G.A.P. team for our operations, who is responsible for keeping facilities operating efficiently, repairing any problems when they arise, and performing preventive maintenance on buildings, structures, and grounds as needed.

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Working knowledge of poultry house equipment systems
• Perform preventive maintenance functions to include inspection, lubrication, and adjustments.
• Facilitate preventive maintenance program.
• Perform equipment maintenance to include equipment breakdown and repair.
• Purchase necessary maintenance supplies.
• Strictly adhere to all safety programs and policies.
• Document all activities in report form as directed.
• Help facilitate the highest level of bio-security on the farms.
• Capable of responding to alarms and service calls 24/7.
• May perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Industrial maintenance experience.
• Industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• Team-oriented worker.
• Ability to perform tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
• Computer literate with Microsoft Word and Excel experience.
• Must have the ability to work independently with minimal instruction
• Must have valid driver's license and clean MVR

Work Conditions

• Exposed at times to airborne particles, such as dust and dander.
• Over the course of assigned tasks, a person in this position will be 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: Aviagen provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the healthcare and financial well-being of our employees. Aviagen offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Teladoc, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage, subject to the terms and conditions of Plan documents. Additionally, you will be eligible for company-observed paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on your hire date.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive

consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.