Greenhouse Maintenance Technician — Night Shift

Little Leaf Farms, LLC; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Leaf Farms, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented team member to support operational and mechanical maintenance across our facility. The role involves hands-on work with specialized systems to ensure optimal performance and cleanliness in a dynamic environment.

Ability to work 12-hour night shifts on a consistent schedule. Prior knowledge in industrial maintenance or plumbing is a plus; willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical school diploma preferred.
• Experience in industrial maintenance or plumbing helpful.
• Ability to lift and move heavy materials.
• Able to work in greenhouse conditions and heat.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Paint facility piping systems as required.
• Maintain GPS mechanical drive system parts focusing on Germination box and Grow Field.
• Clean fogging nozzles to ensure proper misting functionality.
• Clean light fixtures and overhead equipment to maintain cleanliness.
• Maintain gutters and drainage; sanitize when necessary.
• Replace and clean irrigation drippers to ensure water delivery.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of insect netting.
• Repair damaged gutters.
• Apply chalk to roof when needed.
• Wash facility windows to maintain visibility and hygiene.
• Adapt to throughput-driven pace and changing environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical school diploma

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive team member to support operational and mechanical maintenance across our facility. This role involves hands-on work with specialized systems and equipment, ensuring optimal performance and cleanliness in a dynamic environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pipe Painting: Perform routine and project-based painting of facility piping systems.
• GPS Mechanical Drive System: Inspect and maintain the GPS mechanical systems, focusing on Germination box and Grow Field.
• Fogging Nozzle Cleaning: Clean and maintain fogging nozzles to ensure proper misting functionality.
• Light Fixtures and Overhead Equipment Cleaning: Perform regular cleaning and upkeep of light fixtures and other overhead systems to maintain facility cleanliness and food safety.
• Gutter Maintenance & Cleaning: Perform regular cleaning and upkeep of G gutters to prevent blockages and ensure drainage; sanitizing when necessary.
• Dripper Replacement & Cleaning: Replace and clean irrigation drippers to maintain consistent water delivery.
• Insect Netting: Assist with cleaning and maintenance of insect netting for windows. *If trained by specialist.
• Gutter Repair: Conduct repairs on damaged or leaking gutters.
• Roof Chalking: Apply chalk to roof during necessary times.
• Window Washing: Clean facility windows to maintain visibility and hygiene standards.
• Adapt to changing environment and work pace dependent upon throughput needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

• Technical school diploma
• Prior knowledge or experience in industrial maintenance, plumbing, water treatment, or electrical
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials as part of daily work to stand and walk for extended periods and to bend, crouch, kneel, and reach as needed.
• Comfortable working in greenhouse conditions, including warm temperatures (around 80°F) in full sun and high humidity. Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions when required
• Ability to work at heights using ladders or platforms when required

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.