Facilities Maintenance Technician - Level 2

Cavicchio Greenhouses Inc; South Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavicchio Greenhouses, Inc. in South Sudbury, MA is seeking a facilities maintenance technician to keep the greenhouse environment safe, clean, and operational. You will fix plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems and assist in monitoring control systems to ensure reliable performance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, experience with motor controls, plumbing, and irrigation, and a driver’s license. Prior greenhouse maintenance and OSHA/Forklift certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience with motor controls.
• Experience with plumbing and irrigation systems.
• Greenhouse maintenance experience preferred.
• OSHA Trained and Forklift certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on irrigation/plumbing systems.
• Maintain greenhouse mechanical and electrical systems.
• Monitor and maintain greenhouse control systems.
• General labor tasks to keep the greenhouse running.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery to diagnose malfunctions.
• Maintain or repair specialized equipment or machinery.
• Routine inspections and maintenance of heating, electrical, and air conditioning equipment.
• Operate tractors and forklifts as needed.
• Follow safety practices and complete annual trainings.

Skills

Motor controls

Plumbing

Irrigation systems

Maintenance

Diagnostics

Documentation

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

OSHA certification

Driver's license

Tools

Forklift

Tractor

Job description

The facilities maintenance technician performs routine greenhouse maintenance tasks. This position ensures that the greenhouse is consistently maintained in a safe and clean environment, by fixing, repairing, and performing troubleshooting on plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPerform maintenance on irrigation/plumbing systems.Assist in maintaining greenhouse mechanical and electrical systems.Assist in monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining greenhouse control systems.Perform general labor tasks to maintain and keep the greenhouse up and running.Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.Maintain or repair specialized equipment or machinery.Conduct routine inspections and maintenance of heating, electrical, and air conditioning equipment.Operate farm equipment on occasion, such as tractors and forklifts.OTHER DUTIESFollow safe working practices and make appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.Apply preventative measures to the greenhouse to reduce risk of future problems.Execute the duties of the position in alignment with the Company Mission and Conduct Policies.Use technology as required by the position.Complete required annual trainings as assigned.Perform other duties as assigned.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEHigh School diploma, GED, or equivalent required.Experience with motor controls required.Experience with plumbing and irrigation systems required.Experience working in a maintenance role in a greenhouse preferred.Green industry experience a plus.OSHA Trained and Certified Forklift Operator preferred.Experience operating a motor vehicle and a valid driver’s license required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESProven ability to perform semi-skilled facility maintenance.Ability to use, operate, and maintain equipment and tools safely and effectively.Ability to operate tractor and/or forklift.Fundamental understanding of electrical, plumbing, and mechanics.Strong diagnostic and documentation skills.Must demonstrate strong time management and problem-solving skills.Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.Willing and able to work collaboratively as a member of a team.Ability to multitask and be flexible to changing priorities.Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.PHSYICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Regularly required to stand; walk; bend; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and smell.Occasionally required to sit.Regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds unassisted.Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Work is performed outside in all types of weather.EOE StatementCavicchio Greenhouses, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer with respect to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender and gender expression/identity, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law. Cavicchio Greenhouses, Inc. will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing would result in an undue hardship.Please note this job description is intended to outline the general nature of the job duties and the essential functions of the position. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all of the activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the supervisor or manager. Cavicchio reserves the right to change the job description or assign additional responsibilities as needed.