What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Costa Farms?
Description
Company Overview
Who is Costa Farms? We’re one of the world’s largest horticultural growers—but without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961. Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we’ve grown to more than 5,000 acres around the world. We have farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China. Costa Farms now employs nearly 6,000 people: engineers, marketers, accountants/analysts, human resources professionals, and of course, growers and plant scientists!
Here at Costa Farms, we live by the values of H3: being Humble, staying Hungry, and always Hustling. The team rallies to the mission of being a lean, green, growing machine dedicated to enriching the world by bringing plants into everyone’s life.
True to that mission, we grow more than 1,500 plant varieties. Driven by the spirit of innovation, the team is always testing new plants and developing new solutions to make it easier for retailers and plant parents to enjoy plants. We’re also continuously testing different ways of growing our plants to increase quality and improve their ecological footprint as one aspect of our many sustainability efforts.
We cultivate plants, as well as a winning culture. Join the team, and you’ll find opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll collaborate with other driven, determined people who together keep Costa Farms an industry leader. You’ll support and be supported by a team that cares about each other, our customers, our consumers, and our community.
You’ll also find right away that Costa Farms is committed to providing a diverse environment. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, military status, marital status or veteran status, or any other group status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Description
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing critical equipment to support our teams and minimizing production downtime. This role contributes to efficient operations through collaboration and coordination with maintenance and other departments
Requirements
RESPONSIBILITIES
Costa Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position.
After applying, follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on what’s happening around Costa Farms and to start becoming part of our family. Come Grow with Us™!
Costa Farms Offers Competitive Wages And Benefits, Including
Company Overview
Who is Costa Farms? We’re one of the world’s largest horticultural growers—but without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961. Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we’ve grown to more than 5,000 acres around the world. We have farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China. Costa Farms now employs nearly 6,000 people: engineers, marketers, accountants/analysts, human resources professionals, and of course, growers and plant scientists!
Here at Costa Farms, we live by the values of H3: being Humble, staying Hungry, and always Hustling. The team rallies to the mission of being a lean, green, growing machine dedicated to enriching the world by bringing plants into everyone’s life.
True to that mission, we grow more than 1,500 plant varieties. Driven by the spirit of innovation, the team is always testing new plants and developing new solutions to make it easier for retailers and plant parents to enjoy plants. We’re also continuously testing different ways of growing our plants to increase quality and improve their ecological footprint as one aspect of our many sustainability efforts.
We cultivate plants, as well as a winning culture. Join the team, and you’ll find opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll collaborate with other driven, determined people who together keep Costa Farms an industry leader. You’ll support and be supported by a team that cares about each other, our customers, our consumers, and our community.
You’ll also find right away that Costa Farms is committed to providing a diverse environment. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, military status, marital status or veteran status, or any other group status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Description
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing critical equipment to support our teams and minimizing production downtime. This role contributes to efficient operations through collaboration and coordination with maintenance and other departments
Requirements
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain all aspects of greenhouse machinery using Computerized Maintenance Management System, C.M.M.S., Preventive Maintenance (P.M.)
- Repair all aspects of greenhouse machinery including rolling stock, environmental equipment, production equipment and air compressors.
- Program and set up new and existing machinery as necessary.
- Inspect and identify equipment or machines in need of repair.
- Troubleshoot issues to determine necessary repairs and supplies required.
- Plans repair work using building’s blueprints or equipment manual as needed.
- Request supplies and materials needed for repairs and maintenance.
- Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
- Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
- Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
- Prepare reports documenting work performed.
- Cleans and assists with upkeep of the facilities.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Be able to use all the tools and equipment necessary to make permanent repairs.
- Be available to work weekends.
- Be able to make permanent repairs using PVC piping.
- Be able to learn to operate powered vehicles (sweepers, forklifts etc.)
- Ability to follow instructions from leadership, other maintenance team workers, and any other subject matter expert (SME).
- Must be able to work with minimum amount of supervision.
- Must be goal completion oriented .
- Must be able to set correct priorities depending on the season.
- Must be able to interact with multi-cultural personnel.
- Must be safety conscious and use all P.P.E. as necessary.
- Knowledge of electrical, mechanical and plumbing repair.
- Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely and with efficiency.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
- Must be able to safely operate power industrial vehicles. (Forklift, scissor lift, sweeper, etc)
- Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Works well independently and with others.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Related experience preferred.
- On-the-job training offered.
- Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects,
- Outdoor Work Environment: Ability to work outdoors in fluctuating weather conditions, including exposure to sunlight, rain, wind, and temperature changes (hot, cold, rainy, windy). Tasks often involve manual labor or physical effort.
- Technical aptitude and willingness to learn new tools and equipment.
- Demonstrates learning agility by quickly grasping new concepts and procedures.
- Works effectively in team settings and communicates clearly with peers and supervisors.
- Reliable and punctual with a strong sense of responsibility for assigned tasks.
- Awareness of safety protocols and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment
- Collaborates
- Action Oriented
- Optimize Work Processes
Costa Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position.
After applying, follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on what’s happening around Costa Farms and to start becoming part of our family. Come Grow with Us™!
Costa Farms Offers Competitive Wages And Benefits, Including
- 401(k) Plan
- Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
- Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care
- Telemedicine/ Mental Health Services
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance (Aflac)
- Growth Opportunities
- Challenging and exciting work environment
- Costa Farms Scholarship
- Employee discounts on plants
- On-site gym with showers
- Subsidized on-site cafeteria, a quiet room, and indoor games
- Love Where You Work activities throughout the year