Facilities and Maintenance Crew

Growing To Serve You

We exist to bring beauty and joy to our communities through our high-quality plants.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for duties associated with general upkeep and maintenance of the grounds, operational systems, greenhouse equipment and utility vehicles.

SAFETY:

Safety is a top priority at Dan and Jerry’s Greenhouses. You will take an active role in promoting a safe working culture. We want all employees, customers, and guests to Arrive Safe, Be Safe and Leave Safe.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(comprehensive, but not limited to):

• Clean and organize greenhouses, dock area, driveways, and outside field growing areas.
• Assist in maintaining and repairing all systems including inflation, electrical, plumbing, generators, boilers, and production equipment.
• Assist in repairing and installing new systems and greenhouses.
• Assist in ground maintenance including mowing, weeding, trimming, clean up, debris removal and snow removal.
• Assist in mechanical repairs on golf carts, pick-up trucks, EZ Go’s, skid steers, forklifts, scissor lifts and any other greenhouse vehicles.
• Safely use tools and equipment in accordance with company safety standards.
• Assist with and/or perform additional duties as required by operating needs of the company as directed by range management.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-5 years well-rounded maintenance experience, greenhouse environment beneficial but not required.
• Entry level – no previous experience required.
• Must be able to legally work in the United States and have a valid drivers license. 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma.
• Trade specific training, apprenticeship or equivalent and proven hands-on experience desired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, showing initiative and good judgement.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks and requests.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, flexible with work hours, and eager to learn.

The qualifications listed above are guidelines.  Other combinations of education and experience may provide necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

• Stand, walk, climb, stoop and crouch for entire shift with minimal breaks.
• Regularly lift 50 pounds.
• Willingness and ability to wear gloves and other safety PPE as required.
• Must be able to work in hot, humid and cool temperatures.
• Ability to maintain focus and consistency during scheduled work hours.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.