Assistant - Operations Technician

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Position Summary

An Assistant Operations Technician will help the Specialist/Specialized controls technicians on various work orders. The Assistant will follow the direction of their assigned technician(s) to perform and complete those work orders. They will also help with changing motors and/or setting vent limits throughout the facility, along with other duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the order system to manage assigned work orders
• Ensure assigned work orders are completed in a timely fashion
• Troubleshoot problems in electrical control panels, sensors, and other automation hardware
• Respond to emails and phone calls to help support throughout other greenhouse issues
• Work with the team lead and follow duties as assigned
• Other duties as assigned by management

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc)
• Bask hand power tool knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic electrical control circuit knowledge
• Basic electrical hardware knowledge (relays, contractors, overloads, switches, etc.)
• Ability to use a multimeter (volt meter, amp meter, Megger, etc.)

Benefits For Metrolina Greenhouses Full-Time Employees:

Full-time positions provide the following benefits: a 401(k) Plan with matching, two bonuses (mid-year and end-of-year sales goal), paid time off, paid holidays, bereavement leave, military leave, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, employee discounts, employee assistance programs, company-wide giveaways, and additional perks.

This position is primarily outdoors but may be required to work between locations and within an indoor office environment for administrative duties, which may require the use of computers and standard office equipment. Fluency to read, write, and understand the English language is required. Must be able to work in all outdoor elements, including dust and allergens. Position requires long-term ability for standing, sitting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting on a regular basis to fulfill essential duties. Candidate must have the ability to operate all machinery necessary within the department and across the facility, including but not limited to operating the table lifter and get certified and operate on internal vehicles. Candidate will also be regularly required to work at heights above 6 feet. Employee must have the ability to life 35 pounds unaided, and regularly lift up to 80 pounds with assistance.

Disclaimer

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of people assigned to this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. All employees may be required to perform activities outside of their normal job responsibilities from time to time as needed.

EOE - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.