What are the responsibilities and job description for the MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN position at Grower Direct Farms Inc?
Maintenance Technician
Location: Somers, CT
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Every 3rd Saturday required)
Reports To: Maintenance & Facilities Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Grower Direct Farms
Grower Direct Farms is a premier grower and supplier of greenhouse products with a reputation for quality, consistency, and innovation. We are committed to excellence, growth, and profitability, and we invest in our people to help achieve these goals.
We’re seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician with some plumbing experience to join our maintenance team and help ensure operational continuity in our greenhouse facilities. If you have knowledge/experience in operating boilers, even better!
Position Summary
As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for performing daily repairs and preventative maintenance of greenhouse equipment and infrastructure. Your focus will be on ensuring equipment reliability, supporting production and growing operations, maintaining safety, and improving system performance through inspections, troubleshooting, and project participation.
Daily Responsibilities
Perform daily tasks in compliance with company safety protocols to ensure personal and team safety.
Complete assigned reactive work orders and preventative maintenance (PM) tasks:
Log labor time, parts used, and resolution steps in the work order system.
Return all tools, equipment, and materials after task completion and dispose of waste properly.
Conduct routine inspections of assigned areas to proactively identify issues with:
Ventilation and inflation systems
Irrigation systems
Electrical and mechanical systems
Greenhouse structures
Generate work orders for any issues discovered during inspections or PMs.
Assist with equipment repairs on greenhouse and production line systems.
Help maintain accurate parts and supply inventory, including physical organization and digital records.
Support other technicians on complex issues or large repair efforts.
Help train newer maintenance team members on equipment and procedures.
Respond to service requests from the Growing and Production teams to support operational needs.
Use the Building Management System (BMS) to support diagnostics and complete work orders related to facility systems.
Assist in or lead equipment and facility upgrade projects assigned to the maintenance department.
Maintain and care for all assigned company tools, equipment, and assets in good working condition.
Responsibly monitor and respond to communication platforms including email, the work order system, and mobile apps as required.
Key Functional Areas
| Category | Time Allocation |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Reactive Work Orders | 25% |
| Preventative Maintenance Program (PMP) | 60% |
| Projects/Upgrades | 5% |
| Routine Daily Equipment Inspections | 5% |
| Inventory & Tool Organization | 5% |
Performance Expectations (KPIs)
Work Order Execution: Timely completion, accurate documentation of labor and inventory, correct system entries.
Self-Sufficiency: Ability to handle full lifecycle of work orders with minimal supervision.
Preventative Maintenance: Completion of scheduled PMs and generation of proactive work orders from inspections.
Inventory Management: Accurate counts, proper storage, and maintenance of tools and assets.
Technician Metrics:
Meet or exceed targets for:
Billable hours
On-time completion rates
PM plan completion percentage
Qualifications
3–5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in an agricultural, industrial, or manufacturing setting.
Plumbing experience required
Boiler system experience preferred
Proficiency in basic electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and irrigation systems
Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
Ability to read and follow SOPs, blueprints, and technical documentation
Mobile device proficiency for communication and system updates
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Must be able to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work in both indoor and outdoor greenhouse environments
Local candidates preferred
Why Join Grower Direct Farms?
Competitive pay with year-round stability
Dynamic work in a high-growth agricultural operation
Strong team environment with opportunities to lead and grow
Clear expectations, measurable KPIs, and fair performance evaluations
Salary : $20 - $28
