Maintenance Technician

Bowery Farming, the Modern Farming Company, was founded in 2015 with the belief that technology and human ingenuity can grow better food for a better future. Propelled by its proprietary software system, the BoweryOS, Bowery builds smart indoor vertical farms that deliver a wide variety of Protected Produce — in little time, near cities they serve, for a truly local approach. Bowery’s farms are growing the next generation of vibrant and flavorful produce. They’re 100 times more productive on the same footprint of land than traditional agriculture, and grow traceable pesticide-free produce – the purest, best expression of what produce is meant to be – with a fraction of the water and land. About The Role:Bowery Farming is 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. This role will be based at Bowery’s MD farming facility.

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 repair
• Document 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 equipment
• Document root cause analysis for emergency events causing interruption or downtime for farming operations to senior management
• Supervise 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 directed

Who You Are:

• Knowledge and experience in electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems
• Knowledge of procedures relating to Facility Management required
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints
• Superior communication, customer service and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of equipment, controls, and building automation maintenance.
• Effectively accomplish tasks with little to no supervision
• High level of motivation, initiative, and be a self-starter
• Good attendance and punctuality
• Work flexible schedule as required by operational demands
• Support extensive walking, climbing stairs and ladders, occasional lifting etc. depending on work requirements
• Knowledge of industry safety best practices and standards
• Knowledge of NEC, OSHA, NFPA, DEP, DEC, HAZMAT, and SQF regulations

Nice to Have:

• Completion and certificate of formalized training from a trade school or an accredited institution on any of the following disciplines to be considered a Level 2 Technician:
• Electricity
• Plumbing
• HVAC
• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA N+

The largest vertical farming company in the U.S., Bowery’s produce is available in almost 800 grocery stores and via e-commerce platforms serving the Tri-state and Mid-Atlantic region, including Amazon Fresh, Albertsons, Giant Food, Hungryroot, Walmart, Weis, Whole Foods Market, and specialty grocers. Based in New York City, Bowery has raised more than $172.5 million from leading investors, including Temasek and GV (formerly Google Ventures), General Catalyst, GGV Capital, First Round Capital, Henry Kravis, Jeff Wilke, and Dara Khosrowshahi, as well as some of the foremost thought leaders in food, including Tom Colicchio, José Andres, and David Barber of Blue Hill.