Night Maintenance

Night Maintenance page is loaded## Night Maintenance locations:
Sallisaw, Oklahoma - Hatchery time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR101546
** Job Description

Summary:

** Aviagen is looking for a Night Maintenance position for our operations responsible for keeping facilities operating efficiently,  repairing any problems when they are found, and performing preventive  maintenance on buildings, structures and grounds as needed.
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* Job Description:

*** Perform basic mechanical repairs at our buildings including plumbing,lighting, heating, air conditioning, etc.
* Maintain equipment following Preventative Maintenance Schedules and Procedures.
* Perform various calibrations as needed.
* Keep up with equipment related to Maintenance.
* Install new equipment as required.
* Trouble shoot and repair broken machinery and equipment such as chains, pulleys, belts, augers, fans, cool cells, etc., in a timely manner or in an emergency.
* Take hourly checks on Incubators and Hatchers.

Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of plumbing, flooring, 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.

Physical Requirements:

• 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.  
• Frequently carry/lift objects and equipment weighting up to 40lbs.  
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks that require hand/wrist dexterity.  
• 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.  
** Work Conditions*
* • Exposed at times to airborne particles, such as dust and dander.  
• Exposed to various noise levels. Proper PPE hearing protection will be provided by Aviagen 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, very cold temperatures,  snow, sleet, ice, etc.

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 lawWe play a leading role in feeding the world's future generations.
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