Maintenance Manager

At 80 Acres Farms, we're on a mission to change the way the world eats—and we're looking for people who want to help us do it.

We grow pesticide-free salads, herbs, microgreens, and salad kits in smart vertical farms that produce more food with far fewer resources—using up to 95% less water and renewable electricity, with no reliance on weather or seasons. Our produce is available in more than 17,000 retail locations nationwide, including Kroger, Whole Foods, HEB, and The Fresh Market, and reaches foodservice partners across the country year-round.

What makes this possible is a combination of people, technology, and purpose. Our proprietary growing platform, developed by our technology subsidiary, Infinite Acres, provides our teams with real-time data and control over every aspect of the growing environment—making our farms among the most advanced in the world. We operate commercial farms in Ohio, Kentucky, Georgia, Texas, South Carolina, and Colorado, packhouses in Indiana, Virginia, and Washington, and research and development facilities in Arkansas, Israel, and the Netherlands.

We've grown significantly through the acquisitions of Kalera and Soli Organic, and we're just getting started.

If you're passionate about sustainability, food, and building something that matters, we'd love to have you on the team.

Position Overview 

We are looking for a highly skilled, hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance team at our newest facility in southeast Georgia. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, team player with great people and collaboration skills, who promotes a team atmosphere, applies root cause analysis principles, and supports process improvements in our fast paced always growing culture. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Build maintenance team of 5-6 direct reports


• Manage and mentor team by providing the team with daily work expectations; ensure resources are available to complete work in a timely manner; provide training, guidance, and direct feedback on a variety of technical subjects to help them accomplish their goals and improve individual performance


• Perform daily facility walkthroughs and inspections


• Direct and supervise day to day maintenance, repairs and small projects 


• Lead troubleshooting of complex issues and critical repairs in high pressure situations


• Create and implement corrective actions for equipment failures


• Utilize CMMS to open/close workorders, schedule PM’s, create workorders, etc., to meet workflow and compliance KPI’s


• Follow all safety and food safety requirements, PPE, LOTO, while culturing a safe work environment


• Maintain tools, supplies, and clean organized work areas


• Operate powered industrial equipment: scissor lifts, forklifts, powered stackers, etc.


• Develop and maintain good working relationships with everyone in the organization


• Professionally communicate with leadership team regularly

Qualifications: 

• 5 years of Supervisory industrial maintenance experience


• Experience with a CMMS, eMaint preferred


• Skilled in electrical, mechanical, and hydronics systems (Including pumps and refrigeration)


• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently 


• Experience supervising technical team members


• Knowledge of safety protocols: PPE, LOTO, confined space, arc flash


• Capable of operating warehouse equipment (scissor/fork lifts) and lifting 75 lbs unassisted


• Willing to work flexible hours in various environments (non-climate controlled, cold, noisy, low lighting) and regularly lift, bend, stretch, crawl, utilize manual dexterity, navigate ladders/catwalks, stand and/or walk for long periods of time without limitation

At 80 Acres, we believe taking care of our people is just as important as taking care of our plants. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your family, and your future.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one


• At least 2 weeks of paid vacation, plus a minimum of40 hours of paid sick time


• 10 paid holidays


• Paid parental leave


• 401(k) with up to a 4% company match


• Company-paid life insurance


• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Paid time off, sick time, and leave benefits are offered in accordance with state and local laws and may vary depending on where you work.

ABOUT OUR HIRING PRACTICES  

Statistics show that underrepresented communities don’t apply for a job unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. Don’t worry if you think you can’t check every box on the list; we’ll provide all the on-the-job training you need.   

80 Acres Farms is an equal opportunity employer. You’re defined by more than just your job title, and we want you to feel comfortable bringing your true self to work. We value your talents, your traditions, your take on the world, and everything else that makes you unique. We strive to be to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to do their best work.    

 80 Acres Farms participates in E-Verify. As required by law, your employment with the Company is contingent upon you providing legal proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. All candidates will be given the same consideration.