Maintenance II

Job Description Summary

Aviagen is looking for a Maintenance II position for our operations and is responsible for keeping facilities operating efficiently and repairing any problems when they are found, and performing preventive

maintenance on buildings, structures and grounds as needed.

Job Description

• This position drives a company vehicle - Must have a valid and clear State Driver License and required DOT Physical & Health Card
• On Call 24 hrs 7 days a week.
• 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 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 50 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 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 truck 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.

• Throughout 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.
  
  

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.