Maintenance Technician

Passionate to eat better, Infarm was founded in Berlin in 2013 by Osnat Michaeli and the brothers Erez and Guy Galonska. With the aim to share the goodness of own-grown produce with everyone, they developed a smart modular farming system that allows distribution of farms throughout the urban environment, growing fresh produce in any available space and fulfilling any market demand. 

Today, with cutting edge R&D, patented technologies, and a leading multi-disciplinary team, Infarm is growing a global farming network helping cities become self-sufficient in their food production while significantly improving the safety, quality, and environmental footprint of our food. 

Be part of the Infarm (r)evolution and help people to take back ownership of their food. 

Who You Are

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for the maintenance and care of our hydroponic farms both at our plant hub and our customer locations across (CITY). You’ll follow clearly defined processes and quality standards to ensure both the physical farm itself and the software are working correctly. 

Practical maintenance experience is required as you’ll be solving a variety of technical problems related to pipes, pumps, valves, radiators, irrigation systems, LED lamp units and fans.  You’ll also need to combine this, with great communication skills and the basic skills to maintain the smooth running of our software, ‘the brains’ of our urban farms. Previous software/coding skills are not required as training will be provided.

• You're excited about our vision to reshape the food industry.
• You believe diversity, collaboration and teamwork are key drivers for success.
• You thrive in an environment where you can take ownership and solve hard problems.
• You love a challenge and want to do well while doing good.
• You want to expand your horizons and grow with us as we grow.

Responsibilities 

• Solve any technical problems that may arise related to pipes, pumps, valves, LED lamps and fans
• Help identify, report on and solve basic software issues 
• Assist in the successful and  complete farm installations according to defined procedures and quality standards
• Service the farms at our customer locations and in our plant hub 
• As part of our infarm team, you will work closely with our infarm urban farmers and our customers to support the health of our farms
• Follow a defined workflow and schedule
• Use our online reporting system to log your work and any issues with the farms to our head office
• Ensure the safety of yourself and others by following Health and Safety legislation and guidelines
• Manage the fertigation of the hydroponic systems, handle chemical solutions and make sure they are  properly stored.
• Ability to travel for work
• An experienced maintenance technician will act as H&S Representative by detecting / identifying safety & health hazards and plan/organize smart solutions, following standards, regulations or codes that apply to mitigate/control or eliminate such hazards.

Requirements

• Proven maintenance experience within industrial environment (1 - 4 years)
• Working knowledge of tools.
• Manual dexterity and problem-solving skills
• Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic and control systems
• Read and understand electrical blueprints, schematic drawings and service manuals
• Organization/planning abilities
• Able to Identify and  troubleshoot technical issues in a clear and concise manner
• Work with minimum supervision in a safe productive orderly manner
• Function effectively in a fast-paced working environment
• Be part of on-call scheduling to ensure 24/7 support of Infarm operations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license as you’ll be driving to visit our local farms 
• Work in heights experience is a plus
• A certified electrician or Industrial electrician apprentice willing to complete an apprenticeship program to become journeyman electrician, is a strong asset.

Special Things We Would Like to See

• Interest in hydroponic systems and software

What we offer

• The opportunity to join Infarm as we expand across the globe and help change the future of farming
• The ability to drive impact and be a true partner to the business, working closely with top-level managers 
• A friendly work environment with a diverse group of motivated, talented, and visionary
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits fully paid medical, dental and vision for eligible employees
• 20 days of accrued paid time off annually
• Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
• Fresh herbs to take home

We strive to grow an inclusive environment, where everyone can thrive, regardless of your background and circumstances. We nurture diversity because we appreciate the uniqueness and differences between people. Each employee’s distinctive experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints helps us build a resilient environment, where we can all learn, grow, and create great things together.  

Infarm is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Infarm does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, provincial or federal laws or prohibited by Company policy. Infarm also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind.

Your health and ours are very important to us! In times of COVID-19, we have fully adapted and digitized our application process so we can continue to be there for our applicants. Stay healthy! 

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