We grow thousands of annuals each year at Breckendale to supply our primary retail location, Tonkadale Greenhouse, located in Minnetonka, MN. We are looking for your help in a seasonal position to help us grow amazing plants!

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Objective:  Plan, coordinate, and oversee the maintenance and repair of all greenhouse facilities, including heating, ventilation, irrigation systems, electrical systems, and other critical infrastructure.

Requirements:
Positive attitude, strong communication skills, attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work independently and stay on task. Punctuality and consistency with schedule obligations. The Facilities Manager will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and safe operation of all building systems, equipment, and utilities. This is being offered as a full-time year-round position, but hourly candidates should still apply. Schedule will be dependent on season with workload expected to require up to 60 hrs/week in April and May, Fall and Winter requiring less hours. Flexibility in scheduling and weekend availability required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership

• Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work
• Consult and advise on facilities upgrades
• Coordinate and oversee external contractors and service providers
• Develop and enforce safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment
• Respond promptly to facility related emergencies and troubleshoot problems to minimize disruptions
• Keep Facilities organized and clean, keeping shop area accessible and organized
• Assist Manager with day-to-day duties as needed
• Opening/Closing Duties

Facilities

Production

• Un-pack/un-load plant material off trucks and semis
• Run bobcat – complete safety training and follow all safety procedures
• Unload plant deliveries using greenhouse bedding carts and trolleys
• Maintain clean and tidy work areas
• Put away or return all plastic, tools cardboard carts, or other supplies at the end of each shift or when work is complete

Driver

• Adhere to all traffic laws
• Perform deliveries and pick-ups
• Maintain current and valid driver’s license
• Maintain valid DOT health card
• Schedule maintenance on vehicles
• Maintain Driver’s Daily Log
• Re-fuel vehicles
• Complete 100-mile roundtrip with cargo van and 26-foot cargo trailer

Pest Management

• Willingness to obtain pesticide applicator license
• Must follow all state guideline when working with chemicals
• Apply pesticides and plant growth regulators
• Be available after business hours to apply pesticides

Other

Benefits

Position Reports to: General Manager

Knowledge and Skills

This position requires relevant job experience in a greenhouse setting or in a similar or related field OR desirable attributes that support the objective and requirements of this position. Appreciation for plants and gardening. Basic plant knowledge is desirable, but not required. Familiarity with technology, plumbing, electrical work, and facilities repairs.

Physical Requirements

This is a physical job that requires you to be on your feet for the duration of your shift. Must have the ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as lifting, bending, reaching, walking, pushing, and pulling carts and handling and sorting of materials. Must be able to lift 10-20 lbs. repetitively. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to tolerate hot and humid conditions in the greenhouse and various weather conditions outdoors. Must hydrate as needed.

This Job Description does not necessarily entail all work or responsibilities of this position and will be updated as we adjust to business trends and seek improvements or changes. This document does not guarantee employment in any specific role for any period of time.