The Greenhouse Technician is responsible for maintaining the equipment, systems, and physical environment that support greenhouse operations. This position performs routine inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and sanitation to help ensure the greenhouse operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies and applicable cannabis regulations.
The Greenhouse Technician works closely with the Facilities and Cultivation teams but is primarily responsible for the operation and upkeep of the greenhouse infrastructure rather than plant care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance and minor repairs on greenhouse equipment and infrastructure.
- Complete assigned maintenance tasks required on all facility assets.
- Assist with the installation, testing and repair of greenhouse equipment, fixtures, plumbing components and related systems.
- Complete assigned maintenance requests from the various departments.
- Complete assigned repairs and replacements for facility assets.
- Conduct preventative maintenance for machinery and mechanical systems.
- Follow all safety protocols in the maintenance department.
- Adhere to all worksite safety, food safety, hygiene protocols and compliance standards.
- Follow established policies and procedures while encouraging quality and continuous improvement.
- Participate in dept. training
- Use required PPE per OSHA regulations
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education and/or Experience
- Must be well-versed in all maintenance processes, health and safety regulations
- Must have solid understanding of plumbing and electrical systems as well as carpentry and other crafts
- Comprehensive knowledge of technical equipment and climate control systems generally found in and around greenhouses
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous experience in facilities maintenance, greenhouse operations, agriculture, manufacturing, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, irrigation, or a related field preferred.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to safely use hand and power tools.
- General knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic installations
- Welding & fabricating skills a plus
- Ability to read equipment instructions, safety information, maintenance schedules, and work orders.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and communicate equipment or facility concerns.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with Facilities, Cultivation, and other departments.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality are required.
Required:
- Willingness to work weekends
- Willingness to work odd hours if the situation asks for it.
- Flexible availability for work hours
- Must be flexible to work nights
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills
- Must be able to prioritize and multi-task
- Authorized to work in the United States
- This position requires a 40-hour minimum work week
- Must be able to write and communicate effectively with the entire team.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand for prolonged periods of time; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Ability to use the tools necessary to perform works tasks, The ability The employee must be able to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 15-50 pounds.
- Ability to sit/stand for long periods of time as job duties require
- Ability to fit through a manhole cover
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel
May be required to travel between the office and the farm sites on occasion.
AAP/EEO Statement
GH Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
