Maintenance Supervisor - Second Shift

About the role

This position supervises and maintains the Camarillo facility, including greenhouses, service buildings, packaging facilities, boiler rooms, and grounds.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist the maintenance team.
• Assist in supervising and completing new projects.
• Oversee and complete assigned maintenance tasks for all facility assets.
• Manage spare parts and material inventory for irrigation systems, welding shop, and facility equipment.
• Complete maintenance requests from various departments.
• Anticipate repairs and replacements for facility assets.
• Assist in implementing preventative maintenance programs for machinery and mechanical systems.
• Ensure implementation of safety protocols in the maintenance department.
• Ensure employees operate maintenance machinery safely and within compliance requirements.
• Plan employee shifts to ensure emergency coverage.
• Assist in managing and solving operational issues in Greenhouse and Packhouse departments.
• Propose ideas and solutions to mitigate operational issues.
• Maintain worksite safety, food safety, hygiene protocols, and compliance standards.
• Ensure employees follow established policies and procedures while encouraging quality and continuous improvement.
• Determine staffing requirements, work assignments, and schedules.
• Supervise ongoing training and development of the Maintenance team.
• Monitor and mentor employees while providing feedback.
• Use required PPE per OSHA regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a self-starter with minimal supervision, able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to assess problems and determine root causes.
• Ability to work under stress when equipment fails.
• Ability to work in greenhouse conditions with high humidity, varying temperatures, and moisture.
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Must be 21+ years old.
• Willingness to work weekends and odd hours as needed.
• Flexible availability for work hours.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• 40-hour minimum work week.
• Ability to write and communicate effectively with the team.

Qualifications

• Well-versed in all maintenance processes and health and safety regulations.
• Solid understanding of plumbing, electrical systems, carpentry, and other crafts.
• Comprehensive knowledge of technical equipment and climate control systems in greenhouses.
• General knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic installations.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Welding and fabricating skills.
• Bilingual preferred.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to use tools necessary to perform work tasks.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 15-50 pounds.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods as job duties require.
• Ability to fit through a manhole cover.

Work Environment

• Work environment includes conditions typically found in greenhouses with high humidity and varying temperatures.
• Occasional travel between the office and farm sites may be required.