Full-Time

Maintenance Professional

Aviagen

Aviagen

1,001-5,000 employees

Global poultry genetics and breeding stock

No salary listed

Lewisburg, WV, USA

In Person

Category
General Maintenance & Repair
Required Skills
Welding
HVAC
OSHA
Plumbing

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Requirements
  • 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 able to walk and stand for extended periods.
  • Must be able to use measuring tools and measure precisely for cutting with power and hand tools.
  • Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain, such as rough ground and floors with shavings.
  • Must be able to frequently carry or lift objects and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, including lumber and metal building materials.
  • Must be able to perform repetitive tasks requiring hand and wrist dexterity.
  • Must be able to work from an aerial lift with a fall restraint system at approximately 20 feet.
  • Must be able to safely pick up materials stored at ground level.
  • Must be able to apply 50 pounds of force to push carts.
  • Must be able to frequently kneel or squat and perform tasks at floor level or on knees.
  • Must be able to use fixed and portable step or extension ladders.
  • Must be able to use drills, hammers, saws, metal grinders, blowtorches, welders, power tools, and hand tools.
  • Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including hearing protection, safety glasses, welding helmets, work gloves, work boots, and harnesses.
  • Must be able to drive a maintenance van to and from work sites.
  • Must be able to work in environments with airborne particles, high noise levels, chemicals, temperature extremes, and farm-related odors.
Responsibilities
  • Perform mechanical repairs at buildings, including plumbing, lighting, heating, and air conditioning.
  • Check, install, and repair equipment, including chain feed systems, line auger feed systems, Rotem controllers, watering systems, ventilation systems, generators, wells, and septic systems.
  • Repair wooden structures and chicken wire.
  • Replace electrical and plumbing fixtures.
  • Cut Plexiglas to fit aluminum frames.
  • Perform routine maintenance on buildings.
  • Grease equipment and check that equipment is operating properly, repairing it when needed.
  • Work with PVC water lines and fittings.
  • Install Cat6 wiring.
  • Partner with the management team to create and maintain a safe work environment and meet regulatory compliance requirements.

Aviagen supplies day-old grandparent and parent stock chicks for broilers, using a large breeding program to improve performance, health, and welfare under brands Arbor Acres, Indian River, Ross, and niche lines Rowan Range and Specialty Males. The birds' genetics are passed to producers via breeders, with selection aided by technologies like pulse oximetry and ultrasound, and backed by strict biosecurity across its global network of production facilities and hatcheries. It differentiates itself through a long lineage from Arbor Acres, Ross, and L.I.R, substantial R&D investment, and a broad portfolio that serves standard and niche markets. Its goal is to help customers provide affordable, nutritious protein by delivering consistent genetic gains and efficient broiler production while safeguarding animal health and the food chain.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Huntsville, Alabama

Founded

1923

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What believers are saying

  • August 2026 Aviagen promoted sustainability through breed choice and resilience through feed efficiency.
  • July 2026 2025 Broiler Management Handbooks added a dedicated Nutrition Supplement.
  • Aviagen keeps opening regional seminars and leadership hires across Asia, Europe, and TMEA.

What critics are saying

  • Avian influenza remains Aviagen's existential threat; one breeding-site breach destroys years of genetics.
  • June 2026 Aviagen reported heightened avian influenza vigilance across Australia and Nepal culls.
  • Trade fragmentation and regionalization pressure exports, especially after 2026 HPAI-related policy shifts.

What makes Aviagen unique

  • Aviagen's Ross, Arbor Acres, and Indian River genetics dominate global broiler breeding.
  • July 2026 Nippon Chunky acquisition locks in Japan's Ross distribution and market access.
  • Focus Series toolkits translate proprietary genetics into management advantages for ABF producers.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

Teladoc

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Company News

Mark Allen Group
Aug 1st, 2025
Aviagen launches gut health toolkit

Aviagen has released a Gut Health Toolkit, now available to customers worldwide.

Aviagen
Apr 8th, 2025
Latest Arbor Acres, Indian River and Ross Broiler Management Advice Now Available!

- Aviagen(R) is pleased to introduce its 2025 Broiler Management Handbooks, complete with a dedicated Nutrition Supplement.

Hengbang
Apr 3rd, 2025
EMEAA Hatchery and Incubation School - Opportunity to create, collaborate and connect | The Poultry Site

Aviagen is committed to encouraging rising industry stars, and in 2019 launched the David Butler Award to recognize one promising student for each EMEAA School module.

Mark Allen Group
Mar 24th, 2025
New broiler technical service manager for Aviagen

Aviagen has appointed Harrison Davies as broiler technical service manager, supporting customers across the UK and Scandinavia alongside Sean Harrison.

WATT Global Media
Mar 14th, 2025
Aviagen highlights breeding excellence at IPS Bangladesh

Aviagen, a global leader in poultry breeding, successfully showcased its commitment to delivering high-quality breeding stock and innovative solutions at the International Poultry Show (IPS) 2025 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.