Maintenance III

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We are hiring highly experienced maintenance team members. Our Maintenance team is responsible for managing all aspects of the maintenance function to ensure safe working conditions and to meet or exceed regulatory compliance. They keep our facilities operating efficiently, repair problems when they arise, and perform preventive maintenance on buildings, structures, and grounds. They partner with the management team to create and maintain a safe work environment.

• Perform advanced mechanical repairs at our buildings, including plumbing, lighting, heating, air conditioning, farm equipment maintenance, etc.
• Check/maintain incubators, hatchers, water tanks, chicken counters, etc.
• Repair wooden structures, work with chicken wire.
• Replace electrical and plumbing fixtures.
• Cut Plexiglas to fit aluminum frames.
• Perform routine maintenance on buildings.
• Check equipment operation and repair it if needed.
• Work with PVC waterline and fittings.
• Install Cat6 wiring, security cameras, and PVC electrical conduit.
• Pull electrical wires through conduit and clean floor drains.
• Deliver parts to different locations and pick up supplies from vendors.
• Attend morning meetings and engage in safety videos and training.
• Sweep work area, empty trash cans, perform safety checks of emergency lighting, GFI outlets, and fire extinguishers.
• Put inventory away and organize the stockroom.
• Other duties may be assigned, including those not listed on this job description.

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.

• Preferred experience in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, preferably in an agriculture-based setting, although not required.
• 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.
• Ability to pass FIT check for masks.
• 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.

• Walk/stand for extended periods of time.
• Use measuring tools and measure precisely for cutting with power and/or hand tools.
• Frequently carry/lift objects and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs., including lumber and metal building materials.
• Perform repetitive tasks requiring hand/wrist dexterity.
• Work from an aerial lift with fall restraint system at around 20 ft.
• Safely pick up materials stored at ground level.
• Apply 50 lbs. of force to push carts.
• Frequently kneel/squat.
• Perform tasks squatting at floor level or on knees.
• Repeat tasks routinely.
• Use both fixed and portable ladders (step and/or extension).
• Utilize a variety of tools, including drills, hammers, saws, metal grinders, blowtorches, and welders; power tools are mainly used.
• Wear required personal protective equipment for identified tasks, such as ear muffs, ear plugs, safety glasses, welding helmets, work gloves, work boots, harness, etc.

• Exposure to airborne particles such as dust and dander.
• Exposure to noise levels sometimes exceeding the 85‑dBA action level set by OSHA; hearing protection will be provided.
• Exposure to chemicals such as detergents, disinfectants, and formaldehyde during assigned tasks.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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