Maintenance Technician

Aviagen•Crossville, TN

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and structural repairs to support the operation and upkeep of poultry farm facilities. This role involves servicing multiple farm sites and ensuring that buildings, systems, and equipment remain in safe and optimal working condition. The position is primarily Monday through Friday, with all tools, equipment, and vehicles provided by the company. Applicants are not allowed to own any kind of birds due to the risk of possible disease transmission.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, flooring, masonry, electrical, welding, roofing, machinery, mechanics, and HVAC systems.
Must have a valid drivers license.
Proficiency in using basic hand and power tools.
Ability to read, understand, and follow task-specific instructions and safety protocols.
Strong teamwork skills, good verbal communication, and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Perform basic mechanical repairs on plumbing, lighting, heating, air conditioning, and other building systems.
Install, maintain, and repair poultry farm equipment, including chain feed systems, line auger feed systems, Rotem controllers, watering systems, ventilation systems, generators, wells, and septic systems.
Conduct building repairs, such as working with chicken wire, repairing wooden structures, replacing electrical and plumbing fixtures, cutting Plexiglas to fit aluminum frames, and performing routine maintenance.
Grease and service equipment, check functionality, and make repairs as needed.
Work with PVC waterlines and fittings, and install Cat6 wiring.
Safely operate and maintain a variety of hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
Follow safety procedures, including Lock-out/Tag-out protocols, and wear appropriate PPE.
Drive company-provided maintenance van to and from assigned farm sites.
Complete additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.