Mechanic Level B - Brood Maintenance Dept (Day Shift)

Job Description

Pay Rate: 23.50

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Provide technical brood maintenance support to ensure all brood systems and equipment operate safely, reliably, and efficiently under the direction of the Brood Maintenance Foreperson.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of brood systems including feed systems, lighting systems, heat and cooling systems, and related equipment.
• Install, adjust, and connect electrical and pneumatic brood equipment.
• Conduct plumbing repairs and installations as needed.
• Use electrical diagnostic tools (multi-meters, voltage testers, amp meters, temperature sensors) to evaluate and resolve equipment issues.
• Operate brood maintenance tools such as hand tools, drill motors, sawzalls, cordless drills, trenchers, tiger hoes, and other required equipment.
• Maintain and repair natural gas systems, LP gas vaporizers, fogger systems, well and water systems, lighting, feed systems, injectors/medicators, and pneumatic temperature control systems.
• Read and apply mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic blueprints/schematics for installing, maintaining, and repairing equipment.
• Assist in training Brood Maintenance Mechanics (Class C) and provide guidance on proper maintenance procedures.
• Maintain compliance with safety, sanitation, disease-control, and housekeeping standards while performing duties.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including general cleaning and assisting other maintenance crews.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of one year of relevant training and/or experience.
• Ability to pass the Brood Maintenance Mechanic Level B test.
• Ability to complete assignments efficiently, accurately, and within required timeframes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to work from ladders and elevated positions.

Must have and maintain a valid California driver's license with an acceptable DMV record.

Ability to work in varying environmental conditions including cold, heat, and dusty environments.