Greenhouse Maintenance Technician
Ohalo · Watsonville, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteManufacturing$27/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Perform routine preventive maintenance and repairs on greenhouse structures, benching, and equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair irrigation systems, including pumps, valves, filters, and controllers
- Maintain and repair climate control systems, including lights, heaters, fans, evaporative cooling pads, and vents
- Maintain lighting systems, including supplemental grow lights and controls
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues across greenhouse and support facilities
- Perform general carpentry and basic electrical work as needed
- Maintain an inventory of spare parts, tools, and supplies, and coordinate ordering as needed
- Respond promptly to equipment failures or environmental alarms to minimize risk to plant health
- Support installation and setup of new greenhouse equipment and infrastructure
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs and records
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Follow all safety protocols and maintain security of company information including trade secrets
Requirements
- Experience with mechanical, electrical, or plumbing maintenance, ideally in a greenhouse, agricultural, or industrial setting
- Working knowledge of irrigation, HVAC, or climate control systems a plus
- Comfortable using hand and power tools, and performing basic fabrication or repair work
- Detail oriented and takes a proactive approach to preventive maintenance
- Able to troubleshoot issues independently and know when to escalate
- Able to lift 50 pounds and perform physical tasks for extended periods
- Able to work weekends and respond to occasional after-hours equipment issues
- Able to hold a California driver's license and potential to be covered by a company vehicle insurance plan
Qualifications
Must be able to work weekends and respond to occasional after-hours equipment issues.
Skills
Hands-on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing skills
Benefits
N/A
Pay
Anticipated compensation: $27 an hour
Schedule
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