Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

The Maintenance Manager position is critical in various ways to the development, commissioning, and operation of Truly Green Farms. With aggressive expansion plans and the utilization of the latest technology, this position is dynamic and requires an “outside the box” mindset when addressing issues that arise. This position requires certifications and knowledge specific to the greenhouse industry together with conventional codes and procedures. Confidently managing a team of employees and maintaining morale is also a desired asset.

Reports to:
Director of Projects & Technology

Reviews conducted by:
Director of Projects & Technology, V. P. of Operations, & Human Resources

OPERATIONS

Electrical:

- Troubleshoot and repair electrical/mechanical issues with packaging equipment and general facility electrical needs
- Electrical wiring of new bunkhouses, offices, and other new construction projects as required
- Must have valid electrical license

Organization:

- Ensure all equipment receives the required preventative maintenance
- Ensure equipment, tools, spare parts, etc. are kept tidy and organized
- Ensure that adequate inventory of material/supplies are available to support routine maintenance needs
- Coordinate and provide assistance to sub-contractors as required
- Provide recommendations of upgrades/improvements for production equipment and the facility

Personal abilities:

- Must have a high level of ingenuity to support the optimization of greenhouse equipment
- Has a good working knowledge in electrical, automation, and possess mechanical skills in order to carry out general farm maintenance (plumbing, carpentry, welding, etc.)
- Strong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills are required
- Must have the ability to work not only independently, but also in a team environment with our growers and maintenance team
- Required to be on an on-call rotation (1 - 2 weekends per month)
- Some early morning or late days are required to complete equipment maintenance of production equipment

Note: this position may require after-hours and weekend work. Sunday work may be required, but only for emergencies. You may be required to be on call for any maintenance issues that arise.

FOOD SAFETY
- Ensure compliance of overall CanadaGAP food safety program by being a good example
- Ensure that all cleaning forms are submitted regularly
- Ensure employees have proper materials to comply with food safety rules (i.e. blank copies of proper forms or access to electronic forms)
- Keep food safety forms up to date throughout the year
- Ensure all paperwork/electronic forms pertaining to food safety is submitted monthly
- Notify designated employees of food safety infractions (i.e. knife sanitizing stations)
- Ensure to always wear gloves when handling the product
- Ensure to always wash and disinfect hands after each break

SAFETY, SECURITY, AND BIOSECURITY
- Every Truly Green Farms employee has the right to feel safe and secure while working
- Properly and regularly uses all safety equipment
- Only operates equipment if properly trained or as required by applicable laws
- Follows safety procedures when cleaning/handling equipment and tools
- Follows the scissor cart operating procedures
- Follow the biosecurity protocols. Always enter the building through the boot-scrubber
- Reports all accidents, unsafe conditions, security incidents to management

ATTENDANCE
- Scheduling has been established to ensure that the farm is able to meet the production needs. When an employee is late or does not show up, it is difficult for the remaining staff to carry out their functions properly
- Arrives at the farm prepared to work for the scheduled starting time
- Works productively through the ending time of the assigned shift
- Follows all break/meal period rules and time off requirements
- Minimizes absences/tardiness; follows appropriate call-in/call-off procedures

APPEARANCE
- Wears the uniform designated for their position
- Wears safety shoes as outlined in the uniform policy
- Keeps hair clean and properly restrained and in a hairnet if working on the pack line
- Maintains a neat, clean, and professional personal appearance
- Keeps fingernails trimmed, clean and free of dirt; gloves are to be worn on the pack line and harvesting

TEAMWORK
- It is said that many hands make less work. This is especially true at Truly Green Farms. The systems we have set up on the farm make is necessary for employees to work together.
- Works together with other team members to provide the best possible produce
- Displays and maintains positive behaviours toward job and company
- Helps to create a positive, harassment-free work environment
- Carries out duties assigned and willingly helps other employees when necessary
- Reacts positively when asked to perform a special task or assignment