Weekends Only Jobs in Aiken, SC (NOW HIRING)

Description

Company Overview

Who is Costa Farms? We're one of the world's largest horticultural growers-but without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961. Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we've grown to more than 5,000 acres around the world. We have farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China. Costa Farms now employs nearly 6,000 people: engineers, marketers, accountants/analysts, human resources professionals, and of course, growers and plant scientists! 

Here at Costa Farms, we live by the values of H3: being Humble, staying Hungry, and always Hustling. The team rallies to the mission of being a lean, green, growing machine dedicated to enriching the world by bringing plants into everyone's life. 

True to that mission, we grow more than 1,500 plant varieties. Driven by the spirit of innovation, the team is always testing new plants and developing new solutions to make it easier for retailers and plant parents to enjoy plants. We're also continuously testing different ways of growing our plants to increase quality and improve their ecological footprint as one aspect of our many sustainability efforts. 

We cultivate plants, as well as a winning culture. Join the team, and you'll find opportunities to learn and grow. You'll collaborate with other driven, determined people who together keep Costa Farms an industry leader. You'll support and be supported by a team that cares about each other, our customers, our consumers, and our community. 

You'll also find right away that Costa Farms is committed to providing a diverse environment. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, military status, marital status or veteran status, or any other group status protected by federal, state, or local law. 

DESCRIPTION

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). Will serve as our first line of   defense against both security breaches and freezing equipment failures.

Requirements

 RESPONSIBILITIES   

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

Nightly Shift   Schedule (7:00 PM - 6:00 AM)

• 7:00        PM: Clock in at GHRD breakroom. Pick up new greenhouse temperature        sheets listings in the provided folder.
• 7:15        PM - 8:15 PM: Go through GHRD to ensure that all doors are closed        and secure.
• 8:15        PM - 9:00 PM: Check the H House to ensure all roll-up and        walk-through doors are secured.
• 9:20        PM - 10:20 PM: Go through the Southern zone to ensure all doors are        closed and all heaters are functioning.
• 10:40        PM - 11:40 PM: Conduct a comprehensive check of all heaters on        Houses 1 through 80.
• 11:40        PM - 12:40 AM: Designated Break / Lunch hour.
• 12:40        AM - 1:40 AM: Conduct a walking inspection to check heaters in the H        House.
• 2:00        AM - 3:00 AM: Go through the Southern zone checking all heaters.
• 3:20        AM - 4:30 AM: Conduct a second walking inspection to check all        heaters in the H House.
• 4:45        AM - 6:00 AM: Complete a final inspection of all GHRD heaters.
• 6:00        AM: Clock out.

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.

Here at Costa Farms, we're proud to offer not only a competitive wage, but also some really great 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 Challenging and exciting work environment Costa Farms Scholarship Employee discounts on plants 

Costa Farms headquarters in Miami, FL also has: 

On-site gym with showers  

A subsidized on-site cafeteria, a designated quiet room, and indoor recreational activities are provided.  

Love Where You Work activities throughout the year 

All applicants must be work-authorized. Costa Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position. 

After applying, connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and your go-to social platforms to stay updated on exciting developments at Costa Farms and build relationships with fellow plant enthusiasts on our team. Come Grow with Us!