About The Role:

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician who will manage maintenance & facilities management operations on our indoor farm. The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for driving and maintaining the overall function of our automation, lighting & irrigation systems, leading resolution of equipment emergencies.

Unlike traditional Maintenance Technician roles, you’ll also be supported by our proprietary farm management software, BoweryOS, which delivers unprecedented support in monitoring equipment performance and maintaining efficient operations. You will operate in a multidisciplinary environment with engineers, computer scientists, agricultural scientists, business operators, and farm operations. Your work will meaningfully impact the evolution of the indoor agriculture industry.

* Schedule: Night Shift (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) on a Rotating (2-2-3) Schedule *

What You'll Do:

• Be a first responder for Grow Area systems/equipment, including but not limited to fire suppression systems, HVAC, electrical distribution, emergency generators, solar panel (PV System), plumbing systems, networking, and general facility maintenance, responding to emergencies whether remotely or on-site
• Monitor and Lead repairs to building & support equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, fire suppression, networking, and ancillary systems to a root cause and in-house repair
• Document and maintain preventative maintenance logs as required by NFPA, OSHA, and local and federal authorities having jurisdiction
• Manage vendor service calls and on-site service to ensure proper maintenance of Facility and Farm supporting equipment
• Document root cause analysis for emergency events causing interruption or downtime for farming operations to senior management
• Supervise and execute projects in the field using internal and external resources or vendors to assist in the kick-off through the completion of projects
• Other ad hoc projects and duties as assigned and directed

Who You Are:

• Knowledge and experience in electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems
• Knowledge of procedures relating to Facility Management required
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints
• Superior communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of equipment, controls, and building automation maintenance.
• Effectively accomplish tasks with little to no supervision
• High level of motivation, initiative, and a self-starter
• Good attendance and punctuality
• Work flexible schedule as required by operational demands
• Support extensive walking, climbing stairs and ladders, occasional lifting, etc. depending on work requirements
• Knowledge of industry safety best practices and standards
• Knowledge of NEC, OSHA, NFPA, DEP, DEC, HAZMAT, and SQF regulations

Benefits As Good As Our Greens:

• Free benefits from Day 1 for employees (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Heavily subsidized benefits for your family from Day 1
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents (full-time employees)
• Competitive vacation and sick time off
• 401K & company stock options
• Company paid Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability
• Free Mental Health Resources and Wellness Benefits, including Spring Health (personalized quality therapy and psychiatry for mental health needs), Headspace (unlimited access to guided meditation sessions, and Carrot (family forming support)
• Uniforms and PPE provided by Bowery
• Free leafy greens & more…

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The salary for this role will be $26.00/hour. If this role is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply no matter what so we can see your profile and background. You can trust us to make an assessment based on your unique skills and experience and communicate where you are leveled.

Bowery is an equal-opportunity employer - a place that celebrates unique backgrounds, qualities, and cultures that will enrich the workplace. We are attempting to redefine what a sustainable agricultural supply chain can look like. We cannot achieve this mission without a team that reflects the diversity of people who want fresh, locally-grown food in regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, age, national origin, religion, family status, disability, military status, and experience. We strongly encourage people from marginalized communities to apply to join our team.