Farm Maintenance Specialist

Aviagen•Sallisaw, OK

12d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking experienced Maintenance people to join our team. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of general maintenance function to ensure safe working conditions and to meet or exceed regulatory compliance. And partners with management team to create and maintain a safe work environment.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, flooring, masonry, electrical, welding, roofing, machinery, mechanics, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC).
Must be able to use basic hand tools.
Must be able to read, understand, and follow task specific instructions, such as Lock-out/Tag-out procedures.
Must be a team player with strong verbal skills and a positive attitude.
A person in this position is expected to walk/stand for extended periods.
Ability to use measuring tools and measure precisely for cutting with power and/or hand tools.
Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain, such as rough ground and floors with shavings.
Frequently carry/lift objects and equipment weighting up to 50 lbs., including lumber and metal building materials
Ability to perform repetitive tasks that require hand/wrist dexterity.
Ability to work from aerial lift w/fall restraint system at around 20 ft.
Must be able to safely pick up materials stored at ground level.
Must be able to apply 50 lbs. of force to push carts.
Must be able to frequently kneel/squat
Must be capable of performing tasks squatting at floor level or on knees.
Must be able to conduct repetitive tasks.
Must be able to use both fixed and portable ladders (step and/or extension ladders).
Utilize a variety of tools, including, but not limited to, drills, hammers, saws, metal grinders, blowtorches, and welders.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment for identified tasks, such as ear muffs, ear plugs, safety glasses, welding helmets, work gloves, work boots, harness, etc.
Ability to drive maintenance van to and from work sites.

Responsibilities

Perform basic mechanical repairs at our buildings including plumbing, lighting, heating, air conditioning, etc.
Check, install, and repair equipment, which includes, chain feed systems, line auger feed systems, Rotem controllers, watering systems, ventilation systems, generators, wells and septic systems.
Repairing wooden structures, working with chicken wire, replacing electrical and plumbing fixtures, cutting Plexiglas to fit aluminum frames, routine maintenance on buildings, greasing equipment, checking to ensure equipment is operating properly and repairing if needed, working with PVC waterline and fittings, installing cat6 wiring.