Greenhouse Technician

BrightFarms is The Place to Grow! 

At BrightFarms, we’re on a mission to revolutionize the way leafy greens are grown. But we don’t just want to grow great tasting greens, we want them to do good as well: for the planet, for the health of people, and for the well-being of our employees. We give BrightFarmers the tools, training, support, and opportunities they need to do better for themselves and the world every day. Because when you do good for your people, they do good for the world.    

BrightFarms is a national leader in the booming indoor farming industry, transforming how produce is grown and delivered with its expanding network of five high-tech, sustainable hydroponic farms.  From seed to leaf we grow lettuce smarter, with less space, no pesticides and protected inside, so it’s better for the planet and way better for humans. BrightFarms' fresh lettuce options, from classic greens to crunchy mixes and salad kits, are available in more than 4,500 retail stores across the East Coast, Midwest, and South. 

Our Macon, Georgia farm is the most advanced greenhouse in the state, delivering fresh, locally grown leafy greens to Georgians. Spanning nearly 480,000 square feet, this facility will produce approximately 6 million pounds of leafy greens annually. 

Specifically, you will:

• Perform routine maintenance on a range of greenhouse equipment/filters to maintain life support systems
• Understand targets for greenhouse equipment and aid in troubleshooting climate, irrigation and fertigation 
• Weigh and mix proper fertilizer recipes 
• Maintaining inventory on fertilizer, spare parts and filters 
• Shipping and receiving responsibility for O2 Inventory and parts
• Support on taking samples for lab tests
• Audit greenhouse sanitation to prevent growth of pests and algae
• Learn fundamentals of climate control software to report issues to grower
• Record data and maintain records
• Will learn entry level grower responsibilities in role including but not limited to:
  • Crop monitoring
  • Pest management
  • Fertigation strategies
  • Light R&D
• Notifies Head Grower if there is a potential issue immediately
• Other duties as assigned by Head Grower

The Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in greenhouse production setting OR 2-3 years maintenance experience 
  • Plumbing and automation experience preferred
• Required to on-call and able to respond to emergency situations
• Must have reliable form of transportation
• Be able to work alone or as a part of a team to ensure our baby greens are safe
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships with the other departments
• Detail oriented
• Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task
• Basic computer skills
• Willingness to learn a variety of tools, equipment, and techniques
• Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of this position, including heavy lifting – up to 50 lbs
• Lead by example – take pride in what you do and set the highest standards for quality, efficiency, and productivity

BrightFarms is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.