Description

Hatchery Maintenance 1st Shift 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Hatchery maintenance mechanics are responsible for keeping all hatchery equipment running and the preventative maintenance done on all equipment. Equipment list is as follows:

Separator
Tray Washer
Macerator
Vacuum system
Hatchers
Setters
A/C units
Heaters
Chick counters
Evaporative Coolers
Intelliject machines
Unstop Drains
Replace light fixtures
Recam setters
Generators
Chiller
Replace wheels on farm racks and hatcher dollies
Fix anything that needs repair

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.  Technical school training is preferred

BASIC SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be dependable.
• Must be able to bend, squat and lift approximately 50 lbs. The job requires some overhead lifting of about 20 lbs when working in setters.
• Must be able to work in temperature up to 100 degrees in setters; however, there are overhead fans in the setters circulating the air.
• Must be able to climb a ladder at times carrying about 15 lbs (weight of a 1/15 HP motor with blower wheel attached).
• Must have electrical knowledge and able to work with electricity such as wiring, motors, light fixtures, running conduit, replacing motors and working around electronic control boards.
• Must be able to climb stairs onto the roof once every month to clean filters and wash out A/C units and make repairs as needed. 
• Must be able to climb a ladder.

MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING, ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS WITH OR WITHOUT ACCOMMODATIONS:

• Repetitive motion including back shoulder, arm, wrist, hand, and finger movement.
• Employee must be able to lift at least 70 lbs. from floor level to heights not less than full extension of the arm and forearm above the head not less than 30 times in a three-hour period.
• Must be able to walk distances exceeding 100 feet one way not less than 30 times in a three-hour period and covering an area that exceeds 5 acres.
• Must be able to ascend and descend staircases with at least 30 stair treads not less than 30 times in a three-hour period.
• Must be able to work in confined or restricted work areas not less than 3 hours in duration.
• Must be able to work in wet working conditions with temperature ranges below 0 to above 95 degrees Fahrenheit for not less than ten hours at a time.
• Other duties as assigned

EOE, including disability/vets