Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician Lead is responsible for ensuring the upkeep, functionality, and safety of all building systems, equipment, and facilities. This role involves performing a wide range of tasks, including routine maintenance, emergency repairs, and project management. The technician will oversee and lead general facility maintenance, including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, drywall, painting, flooring installation, and landscaping. The technician will also support company events, monitor building security, and handle the transportation of products and equipment between facilities. They will lead and coach MT1 and MT2's.

This position requires a proactive individual with a strong knowledge of facility maintenance and a hands-on approach to problem-solving. The ideal candidate will be resourceful, reliable, and adaptable, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively to ensure that all aspects of building maintenance are carried out efficiently and safely.

Position Responsibilities

• Preventive Maintenance & setup of production equipment
• General Maintenance
• Remodeling and Renovation
• Landscaping and Groundskeeping
• Snow and Ice Removal
• Building Security and Monitoring
• Work Order Management
• Transportation and Logistics
• Inventory and Supply Monitoring
• Employee Setup and Event Support
• Cleaning and Housekeeping
• Facility Systems Checks

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical certifications or training preferred.
• Proven experience in facility maintenance, including knowledge of drywall, flooring, painting, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and basic electrical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues.
• Familiarity with building security systems, including cameras and access controls.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects as needed.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with a variety of teams and stakeholders.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate company vehicles (including box trucks).

Physical Requirements

• Full-time, on-site position.
• Must be able to work in a variety of environments, including office buildings, mechanical rooms, and outdoor settings.
• Ability to respond to emergency maintenance issues as they arise.
• Ability to read, count, and write to accurately complete all documentation.
• Ability to work in less than ideal weather conditions.
• Agility to work and navigate on uneven, rocky ground.
• Ability to bend, pull, push, and lift up to 70 lbs. repetitively.
• Ability to climb stationary ladders.
• Ability to stand,walk and/or climb for up to 8+ hours per day

Benefits

• Health Insurance (PPO, HSA)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (Medical & Dependent Care)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & Profit Sharing
• 401(k)
• Employee Discount
• Maternity/Paternity/Adoption & Foster Care Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Company Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Float Holidays
• Paid Holidays
• Educational Assistance

JOHNNY’S SELECTED SEEDS was established in 1973 by our Founder, Rob Johnston, Jr. Today we are 100% Employee Owned. Johnny’s mission is Helping families, friends, and communities to feed one another by providing superior seeds, tools, information, and service.

Johnny’s is renowned for our exceptional customer service offering seeds, tools, supplies and information to direct-market growers and avid home gardeners. We source, breed, trial, and sell outstanding selected varieties of vegetables, cut flowers, herbs, and farm seed, as well as thoughtfully designed tools and equipment. We take pride in the wealth of information and depth of experience we offer our customer base, nationwide and globally.

We are a strong, stable company focused on growth while still maintaining our small company feel and staying true to our roots. Beautiful Central Maine, where our research farm, warehouse, and offices are located, is the perfect launching point for an active, four-season lifestyle. Geographically situated halfway between Maine’s mountains and its 4500-mile-long coastline, we’re a short drive away from resorts, parks, and harbors renowned for a rich diversity of recreational and cultural opportunities.

If you are passionate about good, healthy food and would choose to work for a company with fellow co-owners who are passionate about our mission and values, Johnny’s may be the place for you!

Johnny’s Selected Seeds is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

11/25/2024