Maintenance III

Job Description Summary

We are hiring highly experienced maintenance III team members. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the 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.Job Description:

Must have minimum 7 year’s experience in carpentry, electrical, plumbing and

HVAC, preferably in an agriculture based setting, although not required. The

Maintenance team is responsible for keeping facilities operating efficiently,

repairing any problems when they are found, and performing preventive

maintenance on buildings, structures and grounds. Maintenance will usually be

required to perform a wide range of repair tasks around a facility.

Perform advanced mechanical repairs at our buildings, including

• plumbing, lighting, heating, air conditioning, farm equipment
• maintenance, 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.
• Other duties include: 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 and
• security cameras, installing PVC electrical conduit, pulling electrical wires
• through conduit, cleaning floor drains, delivering parts to different
• locations, picking up supplies from vendors, attending morning meetings,
• engaging in safety videos and training, sweeping up work area, emptying
• trash cans, safety checks of emergency lighting, GFI outlets and fire
• extinguishers, putting inventory away and organizing stockroom.
• Expectations for the employee include working with other maintenance
• team members until competent and learning how our proprietary
• equipment works and how to repair it.
• Other duties may be assigned, including those not listed on this job
• description.

Qualifications

• Proficient 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 have strong understanding of Lawn Mowers, Tractors, Backhoes,

Skid Steers and Loaders

• Must be able to read, understand, and follow task specific instruction,
• such as Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
• Must have own tools including a basic sets of socket, wrenches, skill
• saw, grinder, drill, Sawzall, volt meter, level, and tape measure.
• Must be a team player with strong verbal skills and a positive attitude.

Physical Requirements

• A person in this position is expected to walk/stand for extended periods

of time.

• 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 40 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. Tools used mainly

consist of power tools, but some hand tools are also used.

• 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.

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

Hubbard in these areas.

• 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 and very cold temperatures

(snow, sleet, ice).

• 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.