Department Head

Bailey Nurseries, Inc • Newport, MN

1d • $84,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department Head – Maintenance and Building oversees building maintenance and facility support across Bailey Nurseries’ Minnesota operations, ensuring facilities are safe, functional, and well maintained. This role provides hands-on technical expertise while leading the shop team, coordinating resources, setting priorities, and managing workflow.
The position supports workforce development, shop organization, budget tracking and expense management, and building maintenance projects from planning through completion. The Department Head partners with the Midwest Shops Manager and internal departments to ensure Minnesota facilities are properly maintained and operationally ready.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical background in building maintenance and system controls.
• Experience supervising technicians or shop staff.
• Experience using ERP or digital systems for inventory, purchasing, work orders, scheduling, and expense tracking.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of nursery equipment, greenhouse structures, and related systems.
• Familiarity with nursery, greenhouse, agricultural, or production operations.
• Understanding of budgeting, expense management, and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shop operations by setting priorities, delegating work, and coordinating repair and maintenance schedules with seasonal needs.
• Actively participate in repair, fabrication, and maintenance work while ensuring safety, quality, and timely completion.
• Lead, mentor, and develop employees by supporting skill growth, accountability, performance management, and future leadership development in collaboration with HR.
• Communicate and coordinate with the Midwest Shops Manager, shop forepersons, building maintenance staff, and other departments and farms, including Production, Shipping, Inventory, Propagation, Sales, and Plant Health.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient shop while supporting continuous improvement and workflow efficiency.
• Manage parts inventory, order supplies, and maintain vendor relationships.
• Lead and support building maintenance projects, renovations, repairs, and facility improvements.
• Monitor shop budgets and expenses and assist with annual budget planning.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and required procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed