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A skilled industrial Maintenance Lead will oversee the installation and maintenance of our highly automated greenhouse. This will include installing new equipment, performing regular services and maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting equipment breakdowns.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensures operation of greenhouse equipment by completing predictive and preventative maintenance requirements on: automated material handling systems, automated packaging systems, conveyor systems and production machines\ Communicate and enforce safe working procedures, actively identify safety concerns and drive continuous improvement efforts of corrective actions.\ Effectively lead team of Maintenance Techs with responsibility for maintenance coverage and support.\ Facilitate knowledge transfer amongst Maintenance team.\ Manage UpKeep software system that delivers all work orders and preventive maintenance schedules on a regular basis while ensuring an on-time completion\ Regular inspections/walk through of greenhouses to identify problems and necessary maintenance.\ Communicate schedules, tasks at hand, maximizing output and coaching when questions arise.\ Complete assigned tasks with Maintenance Team\ Follow-up with external Contractors making sure all polices, and guidelines are maintained.\ Coordinate daily cleaning of maintenance area\ Conduct follow-ups on all maintenance and repair work\ Conduct safety inspections of team as scheduled\ Installation and repair of industrial electronic control systems (including hardwired input/output, ethernet based communication systems, variable speed drives and process control equipment)\ Calibrating equipment\ Comply to all safety policies, procedures, and good work practices.

• Working Conditions:

  • Greenhouse environment with variable and fluctuating temperatures based on season with high temperatures in the summer months.\ Must be able to work around bees.\ Fluctuating hours and schedules subject to greenhouse needs\ Background noise approaches 70 dcbs.\ Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.\ Position requires sitting, standing, walking and bending on a regular basis. Kneeling, squatting and crawling required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.