2nd Shift - Maintenance Associate

Metrolina Greenhouses; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrolina Greenhouses is seeking a General Labor Maintenance Associate to maintain a diverse fleet of farming equipment and vehicles, including tractors, sprayers, golf carts, forklifts, and related small engines. The role emphasizes hands-on mechanical repair, safety, and teamwork.

The position requires over 5 years of mechanic experience, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a valid driver’s license. Knowledge of small diesel engines and diesel-era equipment is valued.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of mechanic experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with standard hand tools used in the trade.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• In-depth knowledge of small diesel engines is preferred.
• Experience working on farm tractors is a plus.
• 12-volt electrical troubleshooting/repair experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform service and repairs on tractors, sprayer equipment, golf carts, and forklifts to ensure optimal functionality.
• Utilize the work order app to assign and complete maintenance tasks efficiently.
• Conduct periodic inspections of all farm equipment to identify and address issues promptly.
• Adhere to safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
• Collaborate with team members to complete maintenance on schedule and to quality standards.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Mechanic experience

Driver's license

Diesel engines

Job description

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not directly manage or supervisor others.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not directly manage or supervisor others.

Position Summary

The General Labor Maintenance Associate will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our farm equipment and vehicles. This role requires a skilled and productive individual who will be responsible for the maintenance of a diverse fleet, including but not limited to farm tractors, spray wagons, golf carts, forklifts, farm vehicles, and various small engine equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform service and repairs on tractors, sprayer equipment, golf carts, and forklifts to ensure optimal functionality.
• Utilize our work order app proficiently to efficiently assign and complete maintenance tasks.
• Conduct periodic inspections of all farm equipment to identify and address any potential issues promptly.
• Adhere to safety protocols and procedures while working with machinery and equipment.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure that all maintenance activities are completed according to schedule and quality standards.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency with over 5 years of experience as a mechanic.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Familiarity with standard, essential hand tools used in the trade.
• Self-driven individual with a solid work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of small diesel engines.
• Experience in working on farm tractors.
• 12-volt electrical troubleshooting/repair experience.

Job Setting & Physical Demands

This position is primarily outdoors but may be required to work between locations and within an indoor office environment for administrative duties, which may require the use of computers and standard office equipment. Fluency to read, write, and understand the English language is required. Must be able to work in all outdoor elements, including various weather conditions and with dust and allergens. Position requires long-term (up to 8+hours/day) ability for walking, standing, sitting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting on a regular basis to fulfill essential duties. Position also requires utilization of fine motor skills, including but not limited to pinching, squeezing, and pulling. The candidate must have the ability to operate all machinery necessary within the department and across the facility, including the ability to obtain required certifications to operate such equipment, as necessary. Candidate also must have the ability to work at heights over 6 (six) feet. Candidate must be able to utilize and communicate through a cellular or radio-like device. Candidate must be able to work evenings and weekends as business needs arise and during peak seasons. Employee must have the ability to lift 50 pounds unaided, and regularly lift up to 100 pounds with assistance.