Maintenance Technician

BrightFarms Inc•Macon, GA

11d

About The Position

Responsible for day-to-day maintenance and preventative maintenance. Ensure all work is carried out in a safe and orderly manner. Enforces protocols and documentation as related to OSHA and food safety. The successful candidate will work M-F on dayshift but must be flexible to fill in on other shifts (to include nights) as needed.

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

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.
Must be able to effectively communicate with employees to prescribe training needed related to troubleshooting equipment.