Greenhouse Maintenance Technician

The role

The Greenhouse Maintenance Technician performs upkeep, troubleshooting, and repair of greenhouse systems, structures, and equipment. This role ensures a well-functioning environment for breeding programs through preventive and corrective maintenance.

What you will do

• Perform routine preventive maintenance and repairs on greenhouse structures, benching, and equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair irrigation systems, including pumps, valves, filters, and controllers
• Maintain and repair climate control systems, including lights, heaters, fans, evaporative cooling pads, and vents
• Maintain lighting systems, including supplemental grow lights and controls
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues across greenhouse and support facilities
• Perform general carpentry and basic electrical work as needed
• Maintain an inventory of spare parts, tools, and supplies, and coordinate ordering as needed
• Respond promptly to equipment failures or environmental alarms
• Support installation and setup of new greenhouse equipment and infrastructure
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and records

Required qualifications

• Experience with mechanical, electrical, or plumbing maintenance
• Comfortable using hand and power tools, and performing basic fabrication or repair work
• Ability to troubleshoot issues independently and know when to escalate
• Detail oriented and takes a proactive approach to preventive maintenance
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical tasks for extended periods
• Must be able to work weekends and respond to occasional after-hours equipment issues
• Ability to hold a California driver's license and potential to be covered by a company vehicle insurance plan

Nice to have

• Experience ideally in a greenhouse, agricultural, or industrial setting
• Working knowledge of irrigation, HVAC, or climate control systems a plus

Before you apply

• No visa sponsorship is available for this position at this time
• This organization participates in E-Verify

About the company

Ohalo develops novel breeding systems and improved plant varieties to help farmers grow more food with fewer natural resources. Their Boosted Breeding technology aims to transform global agriculture.