Facilities Level III

About the Role

This Facilities Level III position assists in various roles at Revolution Farms West. Primary duties include repairs and monitoring of structures, systems, and equipment, as well as crop maintenance and harvest activities. Responsibilities may also include general building maintenance, preventive building maintenance, hoop house maintenance, equipment and machinery maintenance, landscape maintenance, and seasonal tasks.

Responsibilities

• Follow Revolution Farms and Peckham safety guidelines
• Perform hoop house routine maintenance and repairs as needed, and complete associated reports and forms
• Assist with tracking inventory of equipment, tools, and parts, and complete associated reports and forms
• Assist with equipment monitoring and troubleshooting, and complete associated reports and forms
• Assist with repair and maintenance of implements and motorized equipment, and complete associated reports and forms
• Assist with grounds maintenance activities such as turf and landscape maintenance and installation
• Assist with snow removal and clearing of emergency exits and walking areas, spreading salt & deicer on walkways, constructing snow fences, and operating a snow blower
• Assist in overhead and specialty cleaning of walls, ceilings, and floor surfaces using dusting or vacuum systems
• Assist with setup and removal of holiday decorations around Lansing area facilities (e.g., hanging lights, setting up displays, following diagrams and verbal instructions)
• Assist with general facility maintenance including repair, cleaning, and upkeep of fixtures, appliances, storage racking, and furniture, as well as installation using hand and power tools
• Maintain a safe and healthy work area and report any safety concerns to the supervisor
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions
• Communicate effectively with other team members and staff
• Contribute positively to team goals and maintain a collaborative work environment
• Other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• At least 18 years old
• Valid MI driver’s license
• Access to reliable transportation
• Level II of the Peckham Farms Systems and Equipment Training Certification or comparable training or experience
• Intermediate level of knowledge of agriculture and building maintenance or repair
• Ability to read documents, instructions, and manuals, complete reports and forms, and have functional computer knowledge
• Within 30 days: successful completion or maintenance of Forklift Certification, and successful completion of the Level III Peckham Farms General Skills Training and Assessment
• Ability to climb ladders and work from heights, and the ability to kneel and crouch for extended periods
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Basic math skills: counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to read and use a tape measure, thermometer, volt meter, and torque wrench

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, or a related field
• Experience with farm equipment operation
• Dependability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic
• Customer service experience, particularly in a retail or outdoor setting

Physical Demands

• Work outdoors in all weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, and snow
• Exposure to agricultural materials including soils, fertilizers, plant matter, and various growing amendments
• Frequent use of hand tools, power tools, and motorized equipment
• Frequent standing, walking, grabbing, handling, carrying, balancing, sorting, lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling
• Frequent stooping, kneeling, twisting, and crouching
• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Climbing ladders or steps
• Extended periods of standing and walking

Work Environment

The work environment includes both indoor facilities and outdoor environments at Revolution Farm, with conditions varying significantly by season. Employees should expect regular exposure to:

• Moving mechanical parts, dust, fumes, and airborne particles
• Occasional loud noise
• Outdoor work involving exposure to insects, inclement weather, and temperature extremes throughout the year

This role requires hands-on operation of a broad range of tools and equipment, including but not limited to:

• Ground maintenance tools (shovels, hoes, rakes, string trimmers, lawn edgers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, push and riding mowers)
• Utility and transport vehicles (ATV, UTV, golf cart, wheelbarrow)
• Lift and access equipment (scissor lift, rolling scaffolding, folding and extension ladders)
• Cleaning equipment (shop vacuums, power washers)
• Seasonal equipment (snow blowers, salt and fertilizer spreaders, spot spray applicators)
• Irrigation components (pumps and sprinklers)

Schedule

Full time, 40 scheduled weekly hours on the first shift.