Location: Florence,KY, USA
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Our founders, food industry veterans Mike and Tisha, knew that food wasn't what it used to be. They wanted to make it better-by creating a new kind of farm. A farm that can grow up to 300 times more food than an open-field farm on a smaller footprint, without use of herbicides, pesticides, or other chemicals that you don't want in your food. A farm powered with 100% renewable energy, growing with 95% less water and delivering food within 48 hours, for longer freshness for our customers and less food waste.
80 Acres Farms is a vertical farming leader, operating commercial farms in Ohio, Kentucky, and soon Georgia in addition to research and development farms in Arkansas and The Hague, Netherlands. All farms utilize state-of-the-art technology and analytics developed by the company's subsidiary, Infinite Acres.
80 Acres Farms-branded salads, microgreens, herbs, and tomatoes are available at retailers and food service distributors from Michigan to Florida, including Kroger, Whole Foods, The Fresh Market, Dorothy Lane Markets, Sysco, and US Foods. 80 Acres Farms is supported by world-class investors and partners, including General Atlantic, Siemens, Barclays, Ocado, and Signify Philips.
If you're interested in making a difference, join our team and help us change how the world eats.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are looking for a highly skilled, dedicated, Full-time Maintenance Technician III to join and lead our maintenance team in the growing future of indoor farming! 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 and duties:
* Mentor team providing training, guidance, and direct feedback on a variety of technical subjects to help them accomplish their goals and improve individual performance
* Lead troubleshooting of complex issues and critical repairs in high pressure situations
* Follow all safety and food safety requirements, PPE, LOTO, while culturing a safe work environment
* Work independently, unsupervised performing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and facility repairs
* Provide feedback to Planner on preventative maintenance tasks and schedules
* Suggest and implement corrective actions for equipment failures
* Perform daily facility walkthroughs and inspections
* Utilize CMMS to open/close workorders, schedule PM's, create workorders, etc., to meet workflow and compliance KPI's
* Provide backup to supervisor and periodic weekend supervision when needed
* On call availability for off hour critical failures
* Develop and maintain good working relationships with everyone in the organization
* Maintain tools, supplies, and clean organized work areas
* Operate powered industrial equipment: scissor lifts, forklifts, powered stackers, etc.
Qualifications:
* 10+ years of industrial maintenance experience required
* Proficiency with electrical: reading schematics, utilizing volt/ohm meter, etc. (120, 240, 480VAC, 24VDC)
* Some HVAC/Hydronic experience preferred
* Ability to understand and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components, inputs/outputs, PLC's, HMI's, pumps, motors, plumbing, heat exchangers, photoeyes, servo drives, proximity sensors, VFD's, flow control, timers, etc.
* Safe operation of warehouse equipment such as scissor and forklifts
* Personal Protective Equipment, LOTO, confined space, arc flash, and safety compliance
* Ability to regularly lift, bend, stretch, crawl, utilize manual dexterity, navigate ladders/catwalks, stand and/or walk for long periods of time without limitation
* Lift 75lbs unassisted
* Follow all company policies, procedures, safety, and food safety guidelines
* Flexible working hours, willing to work scheduled, unscheduled, and on call overtime
* Work in non-climate and cold environments, that may be noisy and/or have low lighting
* Schedule: four 10-hour days, Sunday-Wednesday OR Wednesday-Saturday
Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities:
* Broad and deep knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
* Very strong problem-solving skills
* Ability to complete repairs and projects with little to no supervision
* Proficiency with electrical: reading schematics, utilizing volt/ohm meter, etc. (120, 240, 480VAC, 24VDC)
* Some HVAC/Hydronic experience preferred (certifications a plus)
* Welding: mig, tig, stick, aluminum, stainless steel
* Water & filtration systems, pumps, plumbing, etc.
* Preventative and Predictive maintenance to maximize uptime
BENEFITS WE OFFER YOU
* Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one of employment-- health insurance plans start at just $25/month
* Minimum two weeks paid vacation
* One week paid health & wellness time
* 10 paid holidays
* Parental leave
* 401k with up to 4% Company match
* Annual uition reimbursement
* Company-paid life insurance
* Short and long-term disability insurance
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.