MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN in Somers

Energy Jobline ZR; Town of Somers (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Year-round stability

Dynamic work environment

Strong team culture

Clear KPI-driven evaluations

Job summary

Grower Direct Farms in Somers, CT is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for greenhouse operations. You will perform daily repairs, PM tasks, and inspections of plumbing, boilers, electrical, and irrigation systems, using CMMS and BMS to document work orders and inventory.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in agricultural or industrial maintenance, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. Local candidates are preferred for this on-site role.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on maintenance in an agricultural, industrial, or manufacturing setting.
• Plumbing experience required.
• Boiler system experience preferred.
• Proficiency with electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and irrigation systems.
• Familiarity with CMMS.
• Ability to read SOPs, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs. and work in greenhouse environments.
• Local candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily safety-compliant maintenance of greenhouse equipment.
• Complete reactive work orders and PM tasks with proper documentation.
• Inspect ventilation, irrigation, electrical, mechanical, and structures.
• Generate work orders for issues found during inspections.
• Assist with equipment repairs on greenhouse and production lines.
• Maintain accurate parts and inventory records.
• Support other technicians and mentor newer staff.
• Respond to service requests from Growing and Production teams.
• Use Building Management System (BMS) to diagnose and log work orders.
• Lead or assist upgrade projects for maintenance.
• Maintain tools and assets in good condition.
• Communicate via email, work order system, and mobile apps.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Plumbing

Boiler system

CMMS

Reading SOPs/blueprints

Electrical & mechanical

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Physical fitness

Local candidates

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Maintenance Technician

Location: Somers, CT
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Every 3rd Saturday required)
Reports To: Maintenance & Facilities Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Grower Direct Farms

Grower Direct Farms is a premier grower and supplier of greenhouse products with a reputation for quality, consistency, and innovation. We are committed to excellence, growth, and profitability, and we invest in our people to help achieve these goals.

We’re seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician with some plumbing experience to join our maintenance team and help ensure operational continuity in our greenhouse facilities. If you have knowledge and experience in operating boilers, even better!

Position Summary

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for performing daily repairs and preventative maintenance of greenhouse equipment and infrastructure. Your focus will be on ensuring equipment reliability, supporting production and growing operations, maintaining safety, and improving system performance through inspections, troubleshooting, and project participation.

Daily Responsibilities

• Perform daily tasks in compliance with company safety protocols to ensure personal and team safety.

• Complete assigned reactive work orders and preventative maintenance (PM) tasks:

  • Log labor time, parts used, and resolution steps in the work order system.

  • Return all tools, equipment, and materials after task completion and dispose of waste properly.

• Conduct routine inspections of assigned areas to proactively identify issues with:

  • Ventilation and inflation systems

  • Irrigation systems

  • Electrical and mechanical systems

  • Greenhouse structures

• Generate work orders for any issues discovered during inspections or PMs.

• Assist with equipment repairs on greenhouse and production line systems.

• Help maintain accurate parts and supply inventory, including physical organization and digital records.

• Support other technicians on complex issues or large repair efforts.

• Help train newer maintenance team members on equipment and procedures.

• Respond to service requests from the Growing and Production teams to support operational needs.

• Use the Building Management System (BMS) to support diagnostics and complete work orders related to facility systems.

• Assist in or lead equipment and facility upgrade projects assigned to the maintenance department.

• Maintain and care for all assigned company tools, equipment, and assets in good working condition.

• Responsibly monitor and respond to communication platforms including email, the work order system, and mobile apps as required.

Key Functional Areas CategoryTime AllocationMaintenance Reactive Work Orders25%Preventative Maintenance Program (PMP)60%Projects/Upgrades5%Routine Daily Equipment Inspections5%Inventory & Tool Organization5% Performance Expectations (KPIs)

• Work Order Execution: Timely completion, accurate documentation of labor and inventory, correct system entries.

• Self-Sufficiency: Ability to handle full lifecycle of work orders with minimal supervision.

• Preventative Maintenance: Completion of scheduled PMs and of proactive work orders from inspections.

• Inventory Management: Accurate counts, proper storage, and maintenance of tools and assets.

• Technician Metrics:

  • Meet or exceed targets for:

    • Billable hours

    • On-time completion rates

    • PM plan completion percentage

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in an agricultural, industrial, or manufacturing setting.

• Plumbing experience required

• Boiler system experience

• Proficiency in basic electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and irrigation systems

• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)

• Ability to read and follow SOPs, blueprints, and technical documentation

• Mobile device proficiency for communication and system updates

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work in both indoor and outdoor greenhouse environments

• Local candidates

Why Join Grower Direct Farms?

• Competitive pay with year-round stability
• Dynamic work in a high-growth agricultural operation
• Strong team environment with opportunities to lead and grow
• Clear expectations, measurable KPIs, and fair performance evaluations