General Maintenance

Job Description

Over the last 35 years, we’ve worked hard to build The Chef’s Garden. It’s a unique niche - home to creativity, innovation, a commitment to excellence, and some of the best produce in the world. 

What started as a small family farm has grown to include many more people - still family nonetheless. We’re humbled that you’d consider joining us in the work that we do. 

The General Maintenance position is responsible for completing various maintenance tasks to ensure smooth functioning of systems for successful daily operations and guaranteeing safe conditions for staff and guests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting, repairing, and preventative maintenance of equipment and structures to support the farm.
• Perform or assist with any general maintenance repairs or installations on equipment, structures, and buildings, as directed. 
• Work with the Maintenance Supervisor in determining priorities for new maintenance projects. Handle emergencies as they arise, under Supervisors direction.
• Work with other maintenance team members on joint projects where mutual assistance is needed. 
• Suggest changes/improvements that will best service our customers while constantly focusing on the mission statement of The Chef’s Garden.
• Drive, as needed, to various locations, including, but not limited to, Chef’s Garden property, hardware stores, etc. 
• Any other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Construction, plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance experience necessary
• Hydraulic, electric motors, pneumatics, and/or greenhouse maintenance experience would be plus
• Ability to work at high levels (on scissor lifts, articulating lifts, roof maintenance)
• Maintaining a positive attitude towards job and team members.
• High school diploma, GED or suitable equivalent required. 
• Valid driver license
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to work overtime if necessary or be called in after hours for emergency situations

Expectations

• Approach your role in ways that align with the core values of The Chef’s Garden.
  • Service-mentality: People always come first
  • Do things the right way: Commit to the extra step, minute, or method that leads to excellence
  • Commit to Quality: Care about the work that you do
• Help others where necessary and ask for help when needed.
• Develop an understanding of the way that your role contributes to the larger mission of The Chef’s Garden:
  • To grow exceptional vegetables, care for each other and the land, and inspire a vegetable-forward future

If you’re interested in joining the Chef’s Garden family, please submit your resume/application. We’re excited to talk about the ways you might best fit here on the farm. At The Chef's Garden, equal talent will always get equal opportunity. We are a drug-free workplace. Background check and drug test required.

Send your cover letter and resume to Kathy Kozich, HR Manager, kathyk@chefs-garden.com