Maintenance Technician

BrightFarms Inc•Lorena, TX

15d•Onsite

About The Position

At BrightFarms, we’re on a mission to revolutionize the way leafy greens are grown. We aim to grow great tasting greens that do good for the planet, for the health of people, and for the well-being of our employees. BrightFarms is a national leader in the booming indoor farming industry, transforming how produce is grown and delivered with its expanding network of eight high-tech, sustainable hydroponic farms. From seed to leaf we grow lettuce smarter, with less space, no pesticides and protected inside, so it’s better for the planet and way better for humans. Our Lorena, Texas farm is the largest and most advanced greenhouse in the state, delivering fresh, locally grown leafy greens to Texans year-round. Spanning nearly 480,000 square feet, this facility will produce approximately 6 million pounds of leafy greens annually.

Requirements

2-4 years of College or trade school or equivalent work experience
2-4 years of experience in a greenhouse production environment or related work experience desired
Food or agriculture industry experience preferred
Training in Food Safety and Sanitation
Ability to create documents such as training manuals, preventative maintenance program
Ability to make calculations necessary to solve complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing problems

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Keep a running list of all maintenance issues turned in by Team Leads or other facility department managers
Track on a weekly basis PM performed
Prioritize all maintenance orders with the production manager in order to target the right issues at the right time
Facilitate safety and the safety of all employees within the supervisory group
Ensure proper inventory levels of tools and parts
Track safety related repairs to provide compliance with OSHA and other state and Federal Agencies
Ensure all greenhouses are maintained to ensure quality growing conditions
Delegate responsibility effectively to team members to maintain all work areas in clean and in good working conditions to ensure compliance with all OSHA, state, and Federal Regulations
Train, guide, direct and motivate team members in roles and responsibilities by providing direction, setting, and monitoring performance expectations.
Schedules maintenance with outside contractors
Must be able to effectively communicate with employees to prescribe training needed related to troubleshooting equipment.