PRM Maintenance Technician

Poarch Band of Creek Indians

Atmore, AL

Estimated pay: Est. $17–$24/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Full time

**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

**Join Our Mission:**

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.

**About the Role:**

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.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• 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.

**Core Qualifications:**

• 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 processing, or other industrial settings preferred.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, plumbing, and refrigeration systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair production equipment, facility systems, and utility equipment.
• Knowledge of industrial safety practices, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, and safe work procedures.
• Proficiency in the safe use of hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and maintenance testing instruments.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and respond to emergency maintenance situations when required.
• Ability to successfully pass pre-employment screenings in accordance with company policies.
• Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed.
• Must complete the required criminal and character background check.
• Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and su