Maintenance & Facilities Technician

Springfield OH

Description

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK HERE: About Square Roots Square Roots is the technology leader in urban indoor farming. Its mission is to bring local, fresh, real food to people in cities around the world - setting new standards for transparency and responsibility while empowering the next generation of leaders in agriculture. Founded by serial entrepreneurs, Kimbal Musk and Tobias Peggs, its range of fresh produce is available in more than 200 retail locations around the country including Whole Foods Market, Fresh Thyme Market, SpartanNash, and FreshDirect. Square Roots’ strategic partnership with Gordon Food Service reinforces a larger shared ambition to build commercial scale, climate controlled indoor farms together across the continent - enabling local food at a global scale, year round. For more information, please visit www.squarerootsgrow.com. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Maintenance and Facilities Technician to fit seamlessly into our mission-driven, busy team. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of technical maintenance experience in an agricultural setting or related field and is ready to hit the ground running with enthusiasm, knowledge, ability and a no-task-too-small attitude. Working closely with the farm team, this position is responsible for the servicing of our production facility, leading installations, repairs, maintenance and upkeep of the company’s farming equipment with oversight from the Senior Maintenance and Facilities Technician. Qualified candidates are proficient in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems and are able to plan and execute on multiple projects at once. This person will also be responsible for inventory as well as planning and scheduling routine work, including both short- and long-term projects. The right person will also bring a “safety-first” mentality You will: Work both as a team and independently to perform preventative and reactive maintenance according to prioritized incoming work orders issued through our CMMS and proprietary software systems. Assist the Sr. Technician in troubleshooting and resolving issues in the growing system. Communicate system needs and issues to the Sr. Technician Assist the Sr. Technician in tracking and organizing relevant inventory in dry storage and shared workspaces. Participate in a 24/7 on-call schedule for emergency repairs & maintenance as needed, which may include weekends, holidays and severe weather events. Strive to maintain a clean, safe and organized workspace for all staff in accordance with all relevant campus policies. Assist with farm production tasks as needed You have experience with: Repairs & maintenance in HVAC, low-voltage electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems Familiarity with food safety best practices, chemical safety handling and worker safety a big plus Operating various tools, equipment, machinery and vehicles (i.e., fork lift, box truck) Identifying technical issues and implementing both long and short term solutions Understanding of indoor grow systems, or similar computer automation processes is a big plus Familiarity with inventory management systems You are: An outside-of-the-box problem solver with the ability to switch gears quickly and address competing priorities efficiently Comfortable standing for long hours & able to lift 75lbs regularly Not claustrophobic; you're comfortable working inside of shipping containers and unphased by working safely at heights of 10-25ft A lifelong learner who enjoys navigating complex issues and finds satisfaction in a job well done A safe driver with a clean driving record Comfortable using various computer applications and spreadsheets to organize information, track workflow and communicate efficiently Passionate about tech-enabled future of farming An effective, professional communicator who prioritizes keeping your team informed Enthusiastic about adhering to and enforcing food safety and worker safety (including COVID-19 safety) protocols Detail oriented and highly organized We're here to change the food system. You'll have the opportunity to play a significant role in our work at the intersection of technology, farming, and the global food industry - and we're only just getting started. Our team is driven by a shared set of values. These keep us aligned and remind us how to show up every day in the face of growth and ambiguity. Whether you’re working remotely or on the farms, collaboration, respect, optimism, and humility are all embraced, and we seek to empower people at every step. Ask us about the rest! Benefits and perks, of course. We're all here first and foremost to play our part in the mission, but medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible work-life culture, and lots of samples of the delicious food we grow certainly do not hurt. :) COVID-19 Vaccination Policy: New employees are required to be fully vaccinated prior to their start date. The definition of fully vaccinated includes a booster for those that are eligible. You are considered fully vaccinated if: You have received a full series of the vaccine recently (meaning 2 doses within 5 months for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, or 1 dose within 2 months for Johnson and Johnson). You received your full series over 5 months ago for Pfizer and Moderna or over 2 months ago for Johnson and Johnson, and have also received a booster shot. Proof of vaccination is required during the hiring process, and employees will be required to get booster shots as they become eligible to maintain their fully-vaccinated status. As federal guidance on booster shots evolves, the definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ may change. In accordance with EEOC guidance, if you are not vaccinated or do not intend to be due to medical reasons or deeply held religious beliefs, you may make an accommodation request and Square Roots will make a reasonable effort to accommodate you, subject to the requirements of the role you are applying for. Failure to be fully vaccinated by start date without a documented accommodation will result in offer rescindment or termination.