Hands-on Greenhouse Systems Technician

Gotham Greens; New York (NY); On-site; USD 4,408,000 - 5,235,000; Full time

Job summary

Gotham Greens in Queens, NY seeks a Maintenance Technician to handle preventive and corrective maintenance of greenhouse facilities and systems, including HVAC, irrigation, conveyors, and electrical networks.

You will diagnose deficiencies, perform routine repairs, read blueprints, and ensure safety compliance. Greenhouse/agriculture experience is a plus; flexibility for off-shift hours is required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent trade school credentials.
• Minimum 5-10 years of Facility or Manufacturing technical maintenance experience.
• Technician or mechanic or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and one-line drawings.
• Strong mechanical/electrical aptitude in HVAC, commercial electrical, irrigation-plumbing, and pneumatic systems.
• Advanced knowledge of power tools, measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments for energy efficient solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to perform under minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexibility to work off-shift, holidays, and weekends as needed.
• Understands and complies with company policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot all electrical/mechanical aspects of automated greenhouse equipment.
• Repair conveyors, labelers, irrigation, fan systems, and associated critical infrastructure.
• Repair or replace adjustable & wearable components (belts, chains, cables, hoses, bearings, pulleys).
• Clean, lubricate, and calibrate equipment within specifications.
• Troubleshoot PLC programs, components, and communications modules (Photo Eyes, Sensors, Limit Switches, Transducers).
• Troubleshoot power distribution systems, lighting systems, transformers, and wiring up to 480V 3 Phase.
• Provide support installing electrical drops, outlets, and lighting according to code.
• Assess vendor completed projects for quality of work.
• Develop work plans for emergency repair of critical assets.
• Utilize MMS system to track labor hours, procedures, PM/CMs, and inventory.
• Follow safety procedures including LOTO, Arc Flash, and OSHA standards.
• Navigate ladders and catwalks safely, work at heights.
• Work in variable environmental conditions and temperatures.
• Use hand and powered tools with precision and safety.
• Design and fabricate solutions to improve facilities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

HVAC knowledge

Irrigation & plumbing

Pneumatic systems

PLC troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics

Energy efficiency tools

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Education

High school graduate or trade school credentials

Tools

Power tools

Measuring instruments

Calibration tools

Job description

Gotham Greens in Queens, NY seeks a Maintenance Technician to handle preventive and corrective maintenance of greenhouse facilities and systems, including HVAC, irrigation, conveyors, and electrical networks.

You will diagnose deficiencies, perform routine repairs, read blueprints, and ensure safety compliance. Greenhouse/agriculture experience is a plus; flexibility for off-shift hours is required.