PRM Maintenance Technician

“Put your technical skills to work keeping our facility safe, reliable, and running strong. Apply today!”

Department: Perdido River Meats LLC

Position Status: Regular Full-Time

Supervisor Role: No

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The Poarch Creek Indians place a high value on individuals who share our commitment to community, tradition, and progress. As Alabama's only Federally Recognized Native American Tribe, we take pride in a history that spans generations and is deeply rooted in resilience and cultural heritage. Our mission is to uplift the lives of our Tribal Members, preserve our traditions, and drive innovation for a thriving future.

If you are passionate about serving with purpose and authenticity while fostering trust, unity, and growth, we welcome you to join us on this meaningful journey.

The Maintenance Technician is a key line-level position responsible for maintaining facility, processing, packaging, refrigeration, and support equipment at Perdido River Meats LLC. This hands-on role helps keep operations running safely and efficiently by troubleshooting equipment, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, minimizing production downtime, and supporting food safety and regulatory compliance. The Maintenance Technician also plays an important role in improving equipment reliability and maintaining the overall condition of the facility.

Hourly Staff of the Poarch Creek Indians will consistently demonstrate respect, accountability, collaboration, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to excellence along with a strong commitment to embodying the core values of the Poarch Creek Indians, which include Perseverance, Opportunity, Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty.

• Perform routine preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on processing, packaging, refrigeration, slaughter, and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, plumbing, and refrigeration system failures.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Maintain and execute the facility's Preventive Maintenance (PM) program and complete scheduled maintenance activities on time.
• Inspect equipment and facility systems to identify potential failures, safety concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain refrigeration systems, coolers, freezers, compressors, boilers, hot water systems, and compressed air equipment.
• Perform facility maintenance, including repairs to buildings, lighting, doors, docks, floors, plumbing, and general infrastructure.
• Support food safety, employee safety, and regulatory compliance by maintaining equipment in a sanitary and safe operating condition.
• Follow and support all safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and safe work practices.
• Assist with equipment installations, modifications, upgrades, and capital improvement projects.
• Manage maintenance parts inventory, including ordering, stocking, and tracking critical spare parts and supplies.
• Support USDA, HACCP, GMP, SSOP, OSHA, and company compliance programs.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance shop and work areas.
• Participate in emergency maintenance activities and provide off-hours support when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical school or vocational training in maintenance, industrial technology, electrical, mechanical, or a related field required.
• Three (3) years of maintenance experience in manufacturing required; experience in food processing, meat…