Maintenance I

Aviagen•Longview, TX

About The Position

The Maintenance I associate maintains the facilities, equipment, and infrastructure supporting daily operations of a poultry production operation. The role 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 with farm management to support company standards for safety, biosecurity, environmental stewardship, and animal welfare, and works independently to respond to maintenance priorities in indoor and outdoor agricultural environments. Responsibilities include maintaining poultry houses, hatchery buildings, storage facilities, agricultural equipment, and facility systems; repairing feed and water systems, ventilation, environmental controllers, heating and cooling equipment, electrical and plumbing systems, generators, wells, and septic systems; and performing carpentry, roofing, welding, concrete, fencing, and structural repairs. The role also involves maintaining low-voltage wiring, conducting routine inspections and preventative maintenance, responding to emergencies, operating vehicles and equipment, recording work and inventory, keeping work areas organized, and participating in facility improvements and seasonal maintenance. The position is based in an active commercial poultry agricultural environment, indoors and outdoors in varied weather and potentially around dust, feathers, animal dander, odors, loud machinery, chemicals, fuels, solvents, live poultry, uneven or wet surfaces, and confined spaces. Work may include weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency call-outs according to operational needs. Physical duties include frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, squatting, crawling, and working in confined spaces; regularly handling loads up to 50 pounds; and working at heights up to approximately 20 feet with fall protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous maintenance experience in agriculture, farming, poultry, construction, mechanical maintenance, or a related field preferred.
Working knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding, HVAC, mechanical systems, and general building maintenance.
Ability to safely operate power tools, hand tools, and maintenance equipment.
Basic understanding of electrical troubleshooting and mechanical repair.
Ability to read and interpret work orders, operating manuals, diagrams, and technical instructions.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Must provide and maintain a basic set of personal hand tools, including a socket and wrench set, drill, skill saw, grinder, Sawzall, tape measure, level, and volt meter.
Strong work ethic, dependability, and commitment to safety.
Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with supervisors and team members.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to prioritize maintenance requests in a fast-paced agricultural environment.
Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and diagnostic equipment.
Ability to identify maintenance issues before they become operational failures.
Commitment to biosecurity, environmental stewardship, and animal welfare.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and weather conditions.
Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
Ability to perform the physical duties described, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at hire and maintain authorization throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous maintenance experience in agriculture, farming, poultry, construction, mechanical maintenance, or a related field.
Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout procedures and general workplace safety practices.

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, auger feed systems, water delivery systems, ventilation equipment, Rotem environmental controllers, heating and cooling equipment, electrical systems, plumbing systems, generators, wells and water systems, and septic systems.
Perform routine carpentry, roofing, welding, concrete, fencing, and structural repairs.
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 company safety policies, Lockout/Tagout procedures, biosecurity protocols, environmental regulations, and animal welfare standards; wear required PPE and safely operate tools and equipment.
Assist with facility improvements, remodeling projects, and seasonal maintenance activities.
Participate in on-call or emergency maintenance response when operational needs require.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.