Maintenance Technician

Farm Maintenance Technician

As a vertical hydroponic farm on Detroit's East Side, we are committed to providing high quality, sustainable, healthy food to our community. We are currently seeking applicants for our Farm Maintenance Technician positions. The ideal candidate will be motivated by a passion for science, agriculture, and food safety. Candidates must also have a positive attitude, as well as the ability to be self motivated and self directed. There is ample opportunity for career growth within our company. We strive to hire from our local community.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to management and department leads maintenance requests, document and perform maintenance tasks
• Diagnose and troubleshoot basic HVAC, plumbing, electrical and other building issues
• Keep all eyewash stations, hand wash stations, fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors and other safety equipment functional, up to date and documented
• Routine Safety analysis and documentation updates, keep farm staff trained and up to date on all safety requirements.
• Document and maintain preventative maintenance logs as required by NFPA, OSHA, and local and federal authorities having jurisdiction
• First responder for Grow Area systems/equipment, not limited to Fire Suppression Systems, HVAC, Electrical Distribution, Emergency Generator, and Plumbing systems, networking, and general facility maintenance, responding to emergencies whether remotely or on-site.
• Make repair appointments with electricians, plumbers, hvac specialists, repair technicians and mechanics when needed
• receive/shipping of products
• Complete inventory on repaired equipment, tools and stock supplies
• Organize and maintain facilities grounds, loading bay, gates, waste bins and vehicle areas, take out trashes, sweep lots etc
• Conduct general maintenance tasks such as painting, floor/wall/door repair, hanging signs and routine maintenance on facility grounds, operational equipment and safety equipment with assistance as needed by general contractors
• Support extensive walking, climbing stairs and ladders, occasional lifting etc. depending on work requirements
• Knowledge of NEC, OSHA, NFPA, DEP, DEC, HAZMAT, and SQF regulations

This position is a full time (40 hrs/wk) position, with a 1 month probationary period. The ideal applicant lives near the farm or within the city limits of Detroit, is able to stand for long periods of time, can physically lift/carry 50lbs, is knowledgeable in the use of power tools, chemical handling and safety, materials handling and safety, and has a basic understanding of plumbing and electrical systems concepts. Applicants must have access to reliable transportation.