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Posted: 07/31/2026 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Number: JN -072026-21281

Job Description

AVS Bio Electrician

Title: Electrician
Location: Roanoke, IL
Industry: Pharmaceutical
Salary: $28 and up based on Experience
Employment Type: Direct Placement

Overview:
Perform a variety of journey-level skilled electrical tasks to repair, install and replace equipment and materials. Perform other semi-skilled tasks in the general maintenance of SPF poultry farms and related facilities and provide work direction to others performing electrical projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

Install and repair electrical materials, equipment and machinery working from blueprints, drawings, layouts and other specifications.
Inspect, isolate problems, and repair defects in lighting, electrical wiring and equipment using motorized machinery, hand tools, and electrical testing equipment. May require calculation of electrical loads and feeds.
Inspect complete electrical work for quality, safety, and proper operation.
Calibrate equipment as necessary.
May oversee electrical tasks being performed by other department personnel.
Coordinate maintenance work with other departments and divisions; maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair work.
Periodically perform preventative maintenance programs as required.
Perform other semi-skilled tasks assigned to assist in the general maintenance of SPF poultry farms and related facilities.
Respond to emergencies as needed. Provide 24-hour on-call maintenance coverage, as scheduled in rotation.
Take proper safety precautions and utilize appropriate safety gear/equipment in the performance of all duties.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job Conditions and Physical Effort:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works in high places and confined spaces and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, chicken dust and dander, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position; traverse various types of surfaces; operate equipment, machinery, tools, or controls; and reach.
Typically bends, stoops and crouches on a regular basis.
The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and is occasionally required to lift and/or move more than 60 pounds.
Regularly provides information to and receives information from/through various technologies, media, sources and contacts. Must be able to accurately exchange information.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) with additional specialized training in maintenance and construction work preferred.
Three to five years of experience; relay knowledge a plus.
Valid electrician s license (where required by state).
Completion of electrical apprenticeship preferred.

Biosecurity FAQs:

What is included in the biosecurity requirement? Employees may not own or have contact with live birds of any kind, including backyard poultry, ducks, turkeys, wild, or exotic birds, or visit farms, fairs, or other locations with bird exposure.
What other animal contact is prohibited? Prohibited contact includes reptiles, amphibians, rodents, and certain wild animals (e.g., snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, rats, mice, hamsters, guinea pigs, raccoons, skunks, opossums, squirrels, deer mice), or animals requiring feeding of rodents or raw/frozen animal products.
What animal contact is permitted? Permitted animals include dogs, cats, fish, and traditional farm animals (horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, llamas/alpacas). Employees may not handle raw or frozen meat or poultry products before work.
How is biosecurity enforced? All candidates must complete a Biosecurity & Animal Ownership Disclosure Form prior to hire and certify ongoing compliance. Violations or falsification may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.

Why Join Us:

Direct hire with long-term career stability
401(k) with company match
Up to 3 weeks paid vacation
Up to 11.5 paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Benefits effective the 1st of the month after your start date
Consistent daytime schedule for work life balance
Entry point into the life sciences and pharmaceutical industry
Work that directly supports vaccines, diagnostics, and breakthrough therapies

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