Maintenance Technician (Overnight)

Oishii; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Paid training

Team social events

Job summary

Oishii seeks a Maintenance Technician in Phillipsburg, NJ to keep our indoor farming systems running 24/7. You will execute SOPs, repair equipment, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while collaborating with operations, engineering and science teams.

The role analyzes issues, supports commissioning, and documents improvements in a fast-paced facility. The ideal candidate has 1+ year of relevant experience, a HS diploma or GED, and comfort with power tools.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant work experience.
• HS Diploma or GED required; technical training desired.
• Weekend day availability and weekdays required.
• Formal technical training and certifications preferred.
• Associate in Engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute standard operating procedures for key equipment and systems.
• Conduct equipment repair activities and coordinate contractor support.
• Ensure system compliance with regulatory authorities.
• Respond quickly to system-related maintenance issues.
• Support facility commissioning.
• Document facility issues for improvement.
• Perform additional projects as assigned.

Skills

One Team, One Fight!

Communication

Cross functional

Focus

Problem solving

Autonomy

Getting things done

Prioritization

Bias for action

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Trade school certs

Associate in Engineering

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Details:

• Level: Entry
• Job Location: Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
• Position Type: Full Time
• Salary Range: $24.00 - $24.00 Hourly
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: Any
• Job Category: Production Operations, Maintenance Technician

We grow the world’s BEST Strawberries and that wouldn’t be possible without our Engineering team!

As an essential part of the Engineering team, Maintenance Technicians ensure Oishii's innovative indoor vertical farming technologies experience 100% uptime, operate at peak efficiency, and guarantee plant and worker safety. You will be responsible for executing standard operating procedures for systems maintenance and work on broad and diverse plumbing, electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical and automation systems. You will collaborate cross functionally with farm operations, engineering, and plant science to drive key initiatives in our new state of the art facility.

As a Maintenance Technician, you will:

• Execute standard operating procedures for all key equipment and systems.
• Conduct equipment repair activities and facilitate contractor support.
• Ensure system compliance for all relevant regulatory authorities.
• Rapidly respond to all systems-related maintenance problems
• Support facility commissioning.
• Document facility issues for improvement
• Additional project as assigned.

Qualifications: Who will love this job: Individuals who identify with our Core Values and exhibit skills within those values will thrive at Oishii.

• One Team, One Fight!
• Ability to quickly shift priorities to meet deadlines and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, clearly, concisely and with purpose.
• Outgoing and collaborative work style- Ability to work cross functionally at all levels and collaborate at various levels of the organization.
• Focus
• Ability to remove obstacles in order to prioritize which could include problem solving, working through ambiguity and using fact based or sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently, with a high attention to detail, and ability to create structure & process where none may exist.
• GSD (Get Sh** Done!)
• Capable of prioritizing tasks and always considering the resources available when doing so.
• A bias for action! Ability to hold yourself accountable and take ownership of driving results that impact company outcomes.

What we’re looking for in a Maintenance Technician.

• 1+ years of relevant work experience
• HS Diploma or GED
• Comfortable with use of power tools
• Available on at least one weekend day per week and working week days
• Formal technical training and certifications (trade school, technical degree)
• Associate in Engineering is a plus
• Extensive electrical, plumbing, mechanical, controls, or facility maintenance experience is a plus
• Safety Certification (OSHA 10/30) is a plus

Additional Details:

• Shifts Available : Overnight (10 PM - 6:30 AM)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with or without a team lift or a mechanical lift
• Ability to climb a ladder
• Ability to crouch or kneel
• Ability to reach and stretch
• Comfortable in an active non sedentary role for lengths of up to 8 to 10 hours at a time
• MUST NOT be allergic to bees

Perks at Oishii:

• Compensation: $24 hourly
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(K)
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance + Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time
• Paid Training
• Office social events including happy hours, events, and parties
• Employee activity groups for basketball players, Yoga Enthusiasts, runners…

About Oishii:

Oishii (which means “delicious” in Japanese) is the innovative company behind the world’s largest indoor vertical strawberry farm. On a mission to transform the agriculture industry through the power of smart farming, Oishii harmoniously marries nature with state-of-the-art technology to create the ideal elements—rain, air, heat, light, nourishment and natural bee pollination—for growing in-season produce all year round. Oishii’s beloved Omakase, Koyo and Nikko Berries are grown in pesticide-free vertical farms in the U.S. and proudly bear the Non-GMO Project Verified seal. Founded in 2016, Oishii’s investors include SPARX Group, NTT, Yaskawa, McWin Capital Partners and Resilience Reserve. Oishii was recognized as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies” in 2022.

Today, Oishii operates farms and research facilities across the United States and Japan, bringing together expertise from both countries to advance the future of agriculture. As a Japanese‑founded company with global ambitions, we are building a world‑class team dedicated to transforming how premium produce is grown and delivered. For more information, visit www.oishii.com.