Maintenance Technician - NMH

Position Title:

Maintenance Technician - NMH

Status:
Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Reports to:

Maintenance Manager

Location:

Portales, NM

At Hoover's Hatchery, we don't just hatch chicks – we support farmers, homesteaders, feed stores, and families across the country. Our team serves customers nationwide while staying rooted in the values of hard work, accountability, and community.

As a stable and growing agricultural business, we operate in an industry that continues to thrive. Our people are at the heart of everything we do – ensuring every chick is hatched, processed, and delivered with the care and precision our customers count on.

Unlike large corporate environments where roles can be narrow and repetitive, our team members have the opportunity to grow their expertise, take ownership of their work, and play a visible role in the daily success of the operation. No two days look exactly the same – and your contribution makes a direct difference.

At Hoover's Hatchery, every role contributes to a business that supports customers across the country while staying grounded in the values of hard work and reliability that define our team. If you're someone who takes initiative, thrives in a hands-on environment, and takes pride in doing quality work, we want to hear from you.

• Stable and growing company with national reach
• Hands-on leadership role with real impact on daily operations
• Collaborative environment with direct access to management
• Structured processes and clear expectations
• Competitive compensation and full-time benefits
• Located in Portales, New Mexico with a strong sense of community and quality of life

The Maintenance Technician – NMH plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the hatchery facility, with a primary focus on the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems and equipment. This role is responsible for maintaining the electrical infrastructure that supports incubation, hatching, and processing operations, while also assisting with general maintenance as needed. Shifts may vary and including evenings, weekends, and holidays based on facility needs.

• Installs, inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical systems and components throughout the facility, including but not limited to motor controls and starters, wiring, conduit, and panel systems, lighting and power distribution systems, PLCs and automation/control systems, electrical components on incubators, hatchers, and ventilation equipment.
• Diagnoses electrical malfunctions using appropriate testing equipment (e.g., multimeters, meggers, amp clamps, etc.) to identify root cause and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Performs preventative maintenance (PM) on electrical systems and equipment, including scheduled inspections and testing to minimize downtime and ensure efficient hatchery operations.
• Performs routine maintenance and repairs such as inspecting, calibrating, cleaning, and repairing machines including but not limited to incubators, hatchers, ventilation systems, water supply systems, automation equipment, and other hatchery machinery.
• Monitors and maintains environmental control systems (e.g., temperature, humidity, ventilation, etc.) to support maximum hatchability and animal welfare.
• Assists with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting and repairs as needed to support overall equipment reliability.
• Reads and interprets electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams to guide installation and repair work.
• Ensures all electrical work complies with National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable local, state, and company safety standards.
• Assists in maintaining parts inventory to ensure adequate supplies, parts, and…