Maintenance II

Job Description Summary:

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

Perform basic mechanical repairs at our buildings including plumbing,

lighting, heating, air conditioning, 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

• Qualifications:
• •Basic 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 be able to read, understand, and follow task specific instructions,
• such as Lock-out/Tag-out procedures.
• •Must have own tools including a basic socket set, 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.
• •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, very cold temperatures,
• snow, sleet, ice, etc.
• •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