Water Technical Specialist (Fertigation)

Description

Under supervision, the purpose of this position is to maintain and operate the water technical equipment to ensure optimal system

performance. We use one of the most advanced horticultural climate control computers in the industry for a fully automated and

data driven approach to operate and maintain these systems daily. This position is critical to the success of the greenhouse, in which

every aspect of the growing cycle relies on the water technical systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports managing system alarms related to water tech. and climate control systems.
• Equipment includes irrigation units, lights, fogging, sensors, roof washing/painting equipment, fans, boilers, and chillers.
• Performs daily preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance on equipment.
• Daily review of irrigation graphs and alarm log history to assist in stabilizing systems and alarm frequency.
• Performs weekly preventative maintenance tasks including:
• Cleaning filters, cleaning and calibrating sensors, taking hand measurements for various water parameters, flushing and cleaning fertilizer dosing units,
• Installs, maintains, modifies, and repairs simple to moderately complex PVC water systems.
• Replaces above crop HPS and LED lights.
• Performs preventive maintenance (PMs) on cooling systems during summer months.
• Ensures proper reading and calibration of pH and EC sensors.
• Ensures proper fertilizer levels in all irrigation tanks.
• Inspects greenhouse irrigation systems to ensure plants are being fed properly and repair leaks and other issues.
• Participate in an on-call rotation periodically to support alarm management
• Expected to adhere to safe work practices, follow GM and HACCP guidelines, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product safety is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

• 2 years minimum work experience including the following:
• Plumbing experience strongly preferred but not required.
• Basic electrical diagnostics using a voltmeter and electrical schematics to troubleshoot problems.
• High School Diploma/GED required; 2-year tech degree in related field strongly preferred.
• Ability to read/interpret schematics (electrical and plumbing) and use a voltmeter, hand and power tools, etc.
• Good communication skills, stress management, and sense of accountability; must be a responsible and reliable team player with a positive attitude, high level of maturity, and strong work ethic.
• Must be well organized and can prioritize tasks.
• Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 75 lbs. (150 lbs. with assistance) with extreme care and caution when working with plants and products.
• Ability to meet physical demands including reaching, climbing, bending, walking, standing, and performing repetitive work.
• Comfortable working in conditions that include heights, heat, and high intensity lighting.
• Use of Microsoft applications and ability to interpret data in Excel.