Greenhouse R&D Systems Technician

Sensei Ag; Somis (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensei Ag in Somis, CA is seeking an Engineering Technician to be the go-to person for maintenance and support of our R&D greenhouse facility. You will tackle projects, perform hands-on repairs, and help manage safety, upkeep, and operations on site.

The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to support testing of new hardware, robotics, and growing systems, ensuring readiness for trials and audits while maintaining asset records and preventive maintenance programs.

Qualifications

• 8 years of facilities maintenance experience or equivalent required.
• Experience in manufacturing or machine shop environments is a strong plus.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and work-order systems.
• Ability to perform basic plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends on call.

Responsibilities

• Problem solve and troubleshoot with engineering teams for repairs, construction, commissioning and system upgrades.
• Hands on maintenance and repair including plumbing, electrical, lighting, painting for buildings, vehicles and greenhouse grow systems.
• Implement and maintain a preventive maintenance and work-order program, including asset records, inspection schedules, critical spare-parts inventory, repair prioritization, and closure tracking.
• Outdoor upkeep including sprinkler repair, external building maintenance, AC systems monitoring and maintenance, outdoor storage maintenance.
• Source and coordinate equipment vendors, contractors, service providers as needed.
• Maintain facility cleanliness, sanitation, biosecurity, environmental integrity, and readiness for trials, tours, audits, and operational activities.
• Support purchasing and keeping supplies ready in advance of activities on site including office supplies and equipment.
• Support shipping and receiving, inventory control, material handling, visitor and contractor coordination, and other site activities as operational needs require.
• Work with Corp Safety leader in support of facility safety activities.

Skills

Handyman skills

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Excellent communication

Team coordination

Education

Post-high-school trade school or equivalent; BA/BS a plus

Tools

MS Suite

Job description

Sensei Ag in Somis, CA is seeking an Engineering Technician to be the go-to person for maintenance and support of our R&D greenhouse facility. You will tackle projects, perform hands-on repairs, and help manage safety, upkeep, and operations on site.

The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to support testing of new hardware, robotics, and growing systems, ensuring readiness for trials and audits while maintaining asset records and preventive maintenance programs.