Ops Security & Admin - Weekends ONLY

About the role

We are seeking a highly reliable and vigilant Night Watch. Your primary focus will be split between unarmed security patrolling and monitoring our greenhouse heating systems across our different zones (GHRD, H House, Southern, and Houses 1-80).

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled perimeter walks of fence lines, gates, entry doors, and flower storage areas to deter trespassing, vandalism, and theft.
• Inspect greenhouse heaters units hourly according to the nightly checklist to ensure stable, warm temperatures are maintained.
• Identify heating malfunctions (e.g., pilot light failures, minor electrical resets, fuel line blockages) and perform basic troubleshooting according to standard operating procedures.
• Act swiftly during critical heating failures or extreme weather by contacting the on-call maintenance technician or farm management immediately to prevent crop loss.
• Maintain an accurate overnight log of greenhouse temperature readings, heater performance, fuel levels, and security checkpoints.
• Keep critical greenhouse emergency exits, pathways, and heating vents clear of snow or ice accumulation during winter storms.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1+ years of experience in overnight security, watchman duties, property caretaking, or basic mechanical maintenance.
• Valid Driver’s License: Must possess a current, unexpired state driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Night Shift Driving: Ability and willingness to operate a vehicle safely during overnight and late-night hours.
• Skills: Ability to read gauges, follow technical troubleshooting checklists, and safely operate basic tools. Strong situational awareness with a clear understanding of the urgency required when heating systems fail in freezing weather. Complete comfort working alone on a dark, quiet farm property overnight. Ability to walk long distances on uneven or slippery terrain, manage repetitive walking routes (especially in H House), and lift to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Company 401(k) with employer matching contributions
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Telehealth - Medical and Mental Health Care
• Medical Insurance GAP Insurance
• Dental Insurance Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance (AFLAC) Legal/ID Theft Protection plans
• Professional development opportunities
• A challenging and exciting work environment
• Costa Farms Scholarship
• Employee discounts on plants

Pay

Competitive wage

Schedule

7:00 PM – 6:00 AM