Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Position Title:  Maintenance Technician

Status:              Full-Time, Non-exempt
Department:    Maintenance
Reports to:       Maintenance Supervisor
Location:          Quakertown, PA

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician performs all types of maintenance for the facility as well as various production processes at Moyer’s Hatchery. Variation in start times and length of shifts may be required from season to season.

Role and Responsibilities

• Performs day-to-day equipment maintenance needs (e.g., tractor, forklift, generators, etc.)


• Performs maintenance of company facilities and associated systems and utilities including but not limited to plumbing, electrical, fire alarm, pneumatic, and vacuum. 


• Performs maintenance of grounds, including lawn care and snow removal.


• Assist with minor repairs of fleet vehicles, both commercial and non-commercial, including on-board chick holding equipment


• Completes hatcher temperature readings and formaldehyde treatments, including after-hours of normal hatchery operation


• Provides on-call response to hatchery alarms when needed, including after hours of normal hatchery operation
  
  
  
  • Responsible for timely response to all alarms
  
  
  • Troubleshoots and resolves alarm issues
  
  
  • Reaches out for assistance if needed
  
  
  
  


• Maintains and repairs power washer: hoses, guns, etc.


• Performs daily generator checks
  
  
  
  • Oil
  
  
  • Block Heater
  
  
  • Anti-freeze
  
  
  • Fuel Level
  
  
  
  


• Runs errands and/or gathers supplies from local retailers when needed


• Performs all other tasks as assigned by management

Job Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required


• High School diploma or GED preferred


• Must be able to read multi-meter for electircal troubleshooting


• Experience with HVAC equipment

Competencies

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  Ethical conduct


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  Customer servitude


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  Tenacity


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  Strong computer skills


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  High level of confidentiality


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  Problem solving/analysis


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  Ability to adapt to change


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  Ability to work well with others


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  Great organization skills


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  Able to successfully meet deadlines


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  Strong communication skills


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  Motivated and self-directed


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  Able to prioritize and multi-task


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  Effective in a team environment

Travel

• Some travel may be required, less than 10%

Physical Demand

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  Requires the ability to tolerate unpleasant odors associated with eggs and poultry of various quality


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  Normal corrective vision range, ability to see color and distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols


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  Frequently required to sit, walk, talk, hear, bend, reach, and stand.


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  This position may require heavy lifting, up to 60 lbs.