Maintenance - Production-Exempt (Culpeper VA)

At Bell Nursery the Maintenance Manager will manage the overall maintenance department within a facility - including the management and oversight of Maintenance Technicians, coordination of all planned maintenance for a facility and chief advocate on safety initiatives - safety encompassing all facility equipment and processes to preserve the health, safety and welfare of employees within the respective site. He/she will also help with the overall maintenance, repair, upgrades, and improvements of a facility. This role will direct the activities of Maintenance Technicians that are direct reports but also perform regular maintenance and repairs of the greenhouse structure, production equipment, plumbing-PVC, and general housekeeping of the building. This is a hands-on role requiring basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, with a focus on irrigation systems, greenhouse maintenance, and the installation and repair of production equipment.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Repairs mechanical equipment and machinery used in greenhouse operations
• Perform preventative and scheduled maintenance on plant equipment
• Ensuring functionality and reliability of all mechanical systems
• Install and maintain new equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical and/or electrical issues
• Assist/organize repairs as needed under the direction of the General Manager or Assistant General Manager