About the company:
At Bowery Farming, we dream of a world where agriculture gives back to the people and the planet more than it takes. But to achieve this, we need more than incremental change.
We need to reimagine farming from the ground up.
Everyday, Bowery’s purpose-driven team works toward this mission. Right outside of cities, we build indoor farms that grow wildly flavorful produce that’s defiantly free from pollutants, all while using less finite resources like space and water. Our smart farms are powered by our proprietary farm operating system, BoweryOS, creating a simplified, agile food system that’s focused on flavor, freshness, and safety.
At Bowery, we’re farming efficiently so we can feed effectively, democratizing access to fresh, local food in our communities. Join us: https://boweryfarming.com/careers/
We are the largest vertical farming company in the United States, designing and building smart indoor environments to reimagine the future of food. Through our network of smart indoor farms and proprietary end-to-end technology, we are transforming the entire fresh food supply chain to be simpler, safer, and vastly more sustainable.
Our farms are 100x+ more productive than traditional agriculture while using a fraction of the resources - all enabled by leading-edge technology. We are scaling quickly with five farms in operation, including state-of-the-art R&D and innovation farms for pioneering indoor Agriculture Science, and two commercial farms under development that will more than double our total production by 2023. Our brand has been in the market since 2016 and is currently sold in over 1,400 locations including Whole Foods, Ahold Delhaize, Amazon, Safeway/Albertsons, and Walmart.
We are backed by tech and agriculture industry leaders with $647M in equity and debt raised from investors including Fidelity, Temasek, Google Ventures, KKR, General Catalyst, GGV Capital, First Round Capital, and individuals including Jeff Wilke, Tom Colicchio, José Andrés, and David Barber of Blue Hill.
About The Role:
We are seeking a Maintenance Technician who will manage maintenance & facilities management operations in our indoor farm. The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for driving and maintaining the overall function of our automation, lighting & irrigation systems, leading resolution of equipment emergencies. Unlike traditional Maintenance Technician roles, you’ll also be supported by Bowery’s proprietary farm management software, BoweryOS, which delivers unprecedented support in monitoring equipment performance and maintaining efficient operations. You will operate in a multidisciplinary environment with engineers, computer scientists, agricultural scientists, business operators, and farm operations, and your work will meaningfully impact the evolution of the indoor agriculture industry.
What You'll Do:
First responder for Grow Area systems/equipment, not limited to Fire Suppression Systems, HVAC, Electrical Distribution, Emergency Generator, Solar Panel (PV System), and Plumbing systems, networking, and general facility maintenance, responding to emergencies whether remotely or on-site.Monitor and Lead repairs to building & support equipment Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, fire suppression, networking, and ancillary systems to a root cause and in house repairDocument and maintain preventative maintenance logs as required by NFPA, OSHA, and local and federal authorities having jurisdiction Manage vendor service calls and on-site service to ensure proper maintenance of Facility and Farm supporting equipmentDocument root cause analysis for emergency events causing interruption or downtime for farming operations to senior managementSupervise and execute projects in the field using internal and external resources or vendors to assist in the kick-off through completion of projects Other ad hoc projects and duties as assigned and directedWho You Are:
Knowledge and experience in electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systemsKnowledge of procedures relating to Facility Management requiredAbility to read schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprintsSuperior communication, customer service and interpersonal skillsKnowledge of equipment, controls, and building automation maintenance.Effectively accomplish tasks with little to no supervisionHigh level of motivation, initiative, and be a self-starterGood attendance and punctualityWork flexible schedule as required by operational demandsSupport extensive walking, climbing stairs and ladders, occasional lifting etc. depending on work requirementsKnowledge of industry safety best practices and standardsKnowledge of NEC, OSHA, NFPA, DEP, DEC, HAZMAT, and SQF regulationsWho We Are:
Bowery is a place where everyone is welcome, included and empowered to reach their full potential We live our shared values every day in both big and small ways: opt-in, think wildly different, break barriers together & be kind to the core We are a mission-driven team of unconventional thinkers, problem-solvers, optimists and activators We share a passion for giving back more to the planet than we take, growing deliciously abundant food without abundant harmWe are excited to hear from you!Benefits and Perks:
Free benefits from Day 1 for employee (Medical, Dental, Vision) Heavily subsidized benefits for your family from Day 1 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents (full-time employees)Competitive vacation and sick time off401K & company stock optionsCompany paid Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Free Mental Health Resources and Wellness Benefits including Spring Health (personalized quality therapy and psychiatry for mental health needs), Headspace (unlimited access to guided meditation sessions, Aaptiv (virtual fitness classes), Carrot (family forming support), Quit Genius (support for quitting addictive habits)Uniforms and PPE provided by BoweryFree leafy greens & more…