Summary: Under the direction of the Sr. Pullet Production Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for all aspects of maintaining pullet houses, with the primary focus being on maintenance-related duties.

Key Responsibilities:
-Maintain pullet house equipment in properly running condition
-Perform regular preventative maintenance on pullet related equipment
-Perform general maintenance tasks to include; plumbing, electrical wiring, troubleshooting, installation of new equipment and parts
-Maintain documentation of preventative maintenance performed
-Identify any required parts needed and notify Sr. Pullet Production Supervisor
-Trouble shooting of electrical equipment and computer control devices
-Assist in repairs as requested in production and processing areas
-Keep work area clean and organized at all times
-Assist the Sr. Pullet Production Supervisor in day-to-day operations
-Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Education & Experience-
-High School diploma, GED, or equivalency preferred
-Previous experience in maintenance is required
-Experience in production agriculture preferred
-Previous experience in pullet barns preferred but not required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
-Ability to work well without constant supervision
-Strong verbal and written communication skills
-Ability to read, speak and write English preferred
-Bi-lingual in Spanish and English preferred, but not required
-Working knowledge of acknowledge of agricultural operations preferred
-Possess existing knowledge or the ability to learn electrical and electronics including; frequency drives and inverters, generators, computers and PM software
-Ability to operate tractors and skid loaders is preferred
-Skilled in lock out/tag out and other safety procedures
-Basic computer operating skills
-Strong organizational and time management skills
-Mechanical aptitude
-Ability to read, calculate and understand basic production statistics such as; percent production, pounds feed per 100 birds, case weight and other measurements as required
-Ability to operate basic farm machinery such as tractors and skid steers is preferred
-Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to achieve objectives
-Detail orientation
-Ability to interact with individuals from diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds

Physical Requirements:
-Stand
-Walk
-Use hands to handle tools, objects or controls, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, bend, twist, reach, crouch or crawl.
-The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance and talk or hear
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
-Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment
-Ability to wear a half-face respirator, which requires medical testing

Competencies:
-Dependability
-Caring/Compassion
-Safety Awareness
-Quality Orientation
-Customer Focus
-Detail Orientation

Working Conditions:
-Temperatures ranging from 68 to 100 degrees F
-May have to work outside in any weather conditions
-May be working in a dusty environment
-Air quality varies with seasons and temperature
-Showering in and changing into a uniform is required. Showering out is optional
-Uniforms are provided by Daybreak Foods, Inc.
-Work schedule will include some weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, and/or extended shifts with all complex requirements met on a daily basis without fail

The essential functions and qualifications detailed in this description are not all inclusive. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities based on the needs of the organization.

An equal opportunity employer/disability/veteran