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 high-tech, sustainable hydroponic farms. We currently operate six high-tech greenhouse farms, with four new regional salad greenhouse hubs breaking ground to begin opening in 2024. BrightFarms' fresh lettuce options, from classic greens to crunchy mixes and salad kits, are available in more than 3,700 retail stores across the East Coast and Midwest.

This maintenance dominant role focuses on maintaining the life systems of our plants (climate control, irrigation, and greenhouse mechanics). Whether this person is cleaning filters, checking stock tanks, or troubleshooting alarms, they are the first line of defense in conducting PMs and conflict resolution on mechanical systems. The position is located at our Rochelle, IL greenhouse.

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

• Learn entry level grower responsibilities in role including but not limited to:

• Crop monitoring

• Pest management

• Fertigation strategies

• Lighting

• R&D

• Notify 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

Working conditions/Environment/Travel/Schedule:

• Base schedule: Tuesday

• Saturday 9:30am

• 6:00pm. Schedule will vary according to what the facility and plants need.

• Our leafy greens are a 24-hour responsibility! On-call rotation required.

Come grow with us - the future is BRIGHT!

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.