Mechanical and Maintenance Lead

About the Company:

Fast Growing Trees is one of the fastest-growing eCommerce companies in America. We enable people to live better, greener lives…one tree at a time. Founded in 2005, we’ve served nearly two million customers and continue to expand our market leadership and accelerate our growth within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. We’re looking for leaders who want to make a positive difference daily.

About the Position:

We are seeking someone with a passion for asset management, site safety and machine maintenance to join our team as a Mechanical and Maintenance Lead.

You will work closely with their counterpart site Operation Managers to effectively run the entire farm and distribution facility.

This is a full-time, onsite position, based out of our Fort Mill, S.C facility.

Key Responsibilities:

- Department Management.

- Fleet Management

- Property Management: HVAC, plumbing, irrigation, wells and electric basic repairs and maintenance for greenhouses and houses.

- Ensures safety on all projects, inspection and training is performed.

- Analyze hazard, cost and develop mitigation plans.

- Investigates incidents and reports them on time and develops actions to correct or prevent reoccurrence. Skilled to respond during emergencies and repair season.

- Perform scheduled service and maintain detailed records of vehicle inspection and parts.

- Fleet knowledge must be focused on heavy equipment mechanical performance, including: trucks, trailers, belt presses and agricultural equipment (farm tractors, hydraulic systems, diesel engines and wheel loaders).

- Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, recondition, and service equipment systems and components.

- Maintenance and Facility: Keep chemicals, parts and equipment on stock with value.

- Inventory System: Responsible for parts, equipment, machines and chemical inventory to maintain facilities for operations.

Competencies and Qualifications:

- Must have a Driver's License and reliable transportation (required)

- Willing to travel up to 25% (required)

- Bilingual English and Spanish (preferred), with effective communication skills

- 2+ years of experience with fleet management (John Deere, tractors, Bobcats, forklifts, etc.)

- 1+ years of experience (or equivalent) of electricity, plumbing, and A/C and heater maintenance (Required)

- 1+ years of property maintenance experience

- Analytical and inquisitive; not afraid to ask questions or offer new ideas

- Strong organizational and planning skills

- Self-starter; works well under pressure with time-sensitive projects

- Can work with Windows-based software, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and Google Suite

- Willingness to work weekends, as needed.

- Ability to work in inclement weather

Other Requirements:

- Ability to learn and apply contractor management.

- Ability to learn and apply security protocols.

- Ability to obtain SC Pesticide applicators license.

- Willing to help in other areas depending on the time of the year/season.

- Able to repetitively bend, stretch, reach, lift, stand, and walk with unrestricted motion.

- Able to remain on your feet for most of the day. Can lift 50 pounds or more with or without accommodation.

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Employee discount

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance