Maintenance Mechanic (Greenhouse)

CMI Management • Beltsville, MD

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for servicing and repairing the specialized mechanical, electrical, and climate-control systems in CMI’s customer’s agricultural greenhouse located in Beltsville, MD.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• At least 3 years of hands-on mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance experience (greenhouse or agricultural operations preferred)
• Must be skilled in general maintenance tasks related to building utilities and other facility utility systems
• Strong working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, plumbing, 3-phase electricity, and automated control software.
• Ability to work in environments with extreme temperatures, stand for long periods, and comfortably lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to fluently read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must be able to pass a government background check

Nice To Haves

• greenhouse or agricultural operations experience

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and calibrate automated environmental controls (heating, cooling, ventilation, humidity, and CO₂ scrubbers) to maintain precise growing conditions.
• Diagnose and fix malfunctions in commercial watering systems, injectors, pumps, and water filtration equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on boilers, backup generators, heavy machinery (like tractors and forklifts), and motorized transport carts.
• Respond quickly to emergency equipment breakdowns, identify the root cause of mechanical or electrical failures, and execute repairs safely.
• Log all maintenance and repair activities, manage spare parts inventory, and order replacement components.
• Adhere to strict OSHA and facility safety guidelines, including hazardous material handling and equipment lockout/tagout procedures.
• Performs other maintenance mechanic related duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED