Maintenance Manager

About the role

• Greenhouse Maintenance Manager
• Title
• Greenhouse Maintenance Manager
• Terms
• (Full Time) - Exempt
• Rate of Pay

Salary

• Reports To
• General Manager
• Supervises
• Maintenance Technicians

General Statement of Responsibilities

• Manage planning, construction, and maintenance of the greenhouse and associated areas.
• Responsible for developing the budget and long-range facilities plans based on present and future needs.
• Oversees the functioning of all greenhouse systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and utilities.
• Oversees contractors involved in greenhouse projects and delivery of services.

Areas of Responsibility

• Greenhouse 1, 2, 3, 4
• Boiler room
• Tank room
• Fertilizer room
• Propagation room
• Acid building
• Diesel storage
• Switch gear A, B, C, D, E
• Greenhouse retrofit / projects

Principal Duties

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to

• Develop, implement, and oversee preventative maintenance and renovation programs for buildings, grounds, mechanical and electrical, utility, and safety and security systems.
• Prepare specifications for physical plant projects; estimate cost of equipment, materials, labor, and supplies.
• Inspect facilities periodically to determine problems and necessary maintenance.
• Develop and monitor the department budget; order equipment and supplies and monitor inventory; make requests for capital outlay expenditures as needed.
• Manage, schedule, and oversee site and building projects performed by external contractors and vendors.
• Oversee and respond to emergency calls for maintenance and repairs.
• Oversee, diagnose, and troubleshoot issues.
• Coordinate and oversee teams to cover various areas of responsibility.
• Other related tasks as requested.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 10+ years of relevant job experience in a high-tech greenhouse setting, with at least one year in a greenhouse maintenance supervisory capacity.
• Strong technical knowledge of greenhouse, ventilation, electrical, plumbing, Climate Computer, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, electrical diagrams, and other manuals and documents.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning and leadership abilities.

Physical Requirements

• Requires prolonged sitting, standing, and walking.
• May involve physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• May involve stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching.
• May involve climbing, balancing, and working at heights.
• May involve working indoors and outdoors year-round.
• May involve working in areas of high temperature and humidity (i.e. greenhouse).
• May involve working in and around dust, fumes, and odors.
• May involve working in noisy and crowded environments.
• Observe, see, hear, and respond to direction with effective outcome.
• May involve lifting 25-50 pounds when necessary.
• Stand for short/high periods of time.
• Sit for short/high periods of time.
• Walk for short/high periods of time.
• Handle the responsibilities and routine stress associated with this position.

Commitment & Dependability

• Excellent attendance and reliability; requires physical presence at the job.
• Willing to work on call and irregular work schedule, including weekends, early mornings, evenings, and holidays.
• Willing to be an integral member of a successful team.
• Dedication to provide the highest levels of service.
• Adherence to company policies and procedures.