Maintenance Technician

Gotham Greens - Providence, RI

Full-time - Mid Level

Providence, RI

251-500 employees

About the position

The Maintenance Technician at Gotham Greens plays a crucial role in ensuring the operational readiness of greenhouses and associated equipment. This position involves troubleshooting equipment failures, conducting preventative and corrective maintenance, and maintaining a clean and safe working environment in compliance with OSHA and Food Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain & troubleshoot electrical/mechanical aspects of automated greenhouse equipment.
• Repair conveyors, labelers, irrigation, fan systems, and associated critical infrastructure.
• Repair or replace adjustable & wearable components (belts, chains, cables, hoses, bearings, pulleys).
• Clean, lubricate, and calibrate equipment within specifications.
• Troubleshoot PLC programs, components, and communications modules (Photo Eyes, Sensors, Limit Switches, Transducers).
• Conduct Preventative Maintenance in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Develop work plans with leadership & colleagues for emergency repair of critical assets.
• Utilize MMS system to properly track labor hours, procedures, PM/CMs, and associated inventory.
• Follow appropriate safety procedures while maintaining equipment, including LOTO, Arc Flash, and OSHA Standards.
• Ensure a safe working environment by eliminating potential safety hazards.
• Navigate ladders and catwalks safely while occasionally working at significant heights.
• Work effectively in variable environmental conditions and temperatures.
• Utilize hand tools and powered tools with precision and safety.
• Use knowledge and experience to design and fabricate solutions to improve our facilities.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of Facility or Manufacturing technical maintenance experience.
• Strong technical background in HVAC, commercial electrical, plumbing, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints.
• Strong computer competency and willingness to leverage technology.
• Strong knowledge of hand tools, powered tools, and commercial equipment.
• Willingness to be a team player, while providing guidance, training, and support to junior team members.

Nice-to-haves

• Graduate of Technical School or Engineering discipline.
• Licenses or Certifications in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Building Construction, OSHA.
• Experience working with power distribution systems, lighting systems, transformers, and wiring up to 480V.
• Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing Programmable Logic Controlled Systems.
• Experience working in a greenhouse or food safety setting.