Greenhouse Maintenance Lead

About Us
We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the Flowers R&D site is currently seeking a Maintenance Lead in Gilroy, CA. As the Lead Maintenance Technician you will be accountable for executing and maintaining a preventative maintenance program and overall site appearance.
You will help shape the future of agriculture by:

• Being responsible for over-seeing repair, installation, and maintenance of all site equipment.
• Coordinate the maintenance of site equipment to ensure it stays in an operational status to reduce and eliminate unplanned downtime
• Be a key stakeholder in the site’s “Goal Zero” safety initiative.

Accountabilities 

• Coordinate preventative maintenance schedule of company equipment including electrical, mechanical, control devices, instrumentation for assigned site 
• Assist with coordinating equipment downtime to perform necessary repairs and maintenance in conjunction with site leadership team
• Ensure equipment inspections are being documented and completed as required during on/off peak seasons
• Responsible of scheduling jobs/work to ensure prioritization and work completion  
• Escalate equipment issues in a timely manner and inform operations as required
• Establish and maintain relations with preferred vendors and contractors, such as HVAC, electrical, and plumbing contractors  
• Conduct outside contactor orientation when contractor work is required 
• Responsible for site specific permits when maintenance work is required in key areas (hot work, work from heights)
• Coordinate site grounds program (lawn care, irrigation) in conjunction with site leadership team 
• Work with local site personnel and regional engineering to ensure optimal operations of machinery and automation equipment by completing preventive and corrective maintenance requirements; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Develop a comprehensive reporting system to ensure PM data is collected and utilized to drive understanding of useful life of equipment 

Requirements

• Associate degree or technical program certification
• Minimum 3 years industrial maintenance experience 
• Excellent leadership and project management skills  
• Strong computer skills and ability to work in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.

Key competencies: 

• Ability to influence, lead and manage employees.
• Excellent creative problem-solving, analytical and quantitative skills 
• Able to grasp and communicate complex ideas. 
• Clearly Decisive: Ability to make timely and well thought out recommendations that are supported by data and analysis.
• Physical demands of the essential functions:
• Ability to work during the days and occasional evenings/weekends during peak season.
• Must have valid, good standing driver license.
• Ability to work in the greenhouse and be on feet for long periods of time. 
• Wear appropriate PPE as required for operations in greenhouse or the field. 

What We Offer:

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution 
• Paid Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
• A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs. Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.