At Smallhold, we’re building the resilient farming infrastructure of the future. From advanced distribution and farming hubs to modular, high-output technology-enabled Minifarms, we’re bringing the farm to the people, supplying the freshest organic produce to entire cities on a block-by-block basis.

Since 2017, Smallhold has established itself as the leader in US specialty mushroom production with our products found in top retailers like Whole Foods and Central Market and some of the nation’s most exciting restaurant kitchens, such as Maison Yaki, the Standard Hotels, and Bunker Vietnamese.

Our mushrooms, farms, and team (including an amazing cohort of farmers) have been featured in publications like The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Gizmodo, Bon Appétit, Martha Stewart -- to name a few.

What’s next for Smallhold? Our network is growing, and with it we’re rapidly expanding our infrastructure, building farms in new markets and bringing specialty mushrooms to more people than ever before. We have big plans for this year and need people like you to help us spread our roots across the country!

The Position:

We are embarking on an ambitious adventure to create the leading, state-of-the art specialty mushroom farm operation and are seeking a Facilities Supervisor to join our Operations team. This individual will help ensure the safe and continuous operations of our farm, including relevant HVAC, refrigeration and climate systems.

In a highly cross functional position, they will support the general facilities organization and correspond with the Production, Cultivation, Engineering, Expansion and R&D teams. Safety, maintenance, and cleanliness are the primary keys to keeping our farms at the top of their game.

As the Facilities Supervisor, you will lead the farm in maintaining critical systems, anticipate and prepare for any scenarios that could jeopardize our farmers or crops and work quickly and preemptively to mitigate risks using best-in-class tools and equipment. This role is expected to be on premise every day and is not a hybrid position.

You Will:

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

Complete hands-on repairs and routine maintenance of sensors and equipment.
Execute SOPs for maintenance, safety, and crisis response.
Steward the facility's maintenance ticketing system and preventative maintenance program in MaintainX. Ensure consistent and thorough documentation of all facility issues and associated budgets.
Work with Engineering and R&D to ensure climate control systems and PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) are installed for support, safe operation, and the achievement of desired set-points.
Troubleshoot, address, and repair mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and equipment issues at the farm promptly, managing the help of external contractors when needed.
Build and manage an inventory of repair parts and build in redundancy.
Actively communicate and collaborate with Cultivation and Production teams to proactively anticipate and work around repairs/maintenance.
Cultivate and maintain a relationship with the landlord, coordinating and executing regular and seasonal maintenance.
Champion the Smallhold Food Safety program and ensure that all facilities and equipment related tasks are completed up to standard.
Manage our fleet of vehicles; own upkeep and repair of company trucks, cars, and forklifts and their respective documentation.
Travel 3-4 times a year for maintenance on our mini farms, located in Dallas or on an as needed basis.

You Have:

1-3 years of experience in facilities maintenance management or comparable prior experience managing repairs and troubleshooting HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems
Strong understanding of electromechanical systems
Ability to resolve basic plumbing, electrical, and mechanical issues
Leadership skills and experience in developing, collaborating with, and delegating to others
Self-starter and self-manager with high attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical topics in layman's terms
Extensive experience and comfort operating vehicles, machinery, and tools.
Prior experience working with trucks, motorized lifts, tools, dishwashers, irrigation systems, and PLC controllers is a plus
Ability to accurately follow technical instructions, operations, and manuals
Ability to work in cold environments, lift 50 lbs, and stand for long periods of time
Basic knowledge of computer networks
Comfortable wearing proper PPE, which includes but is not limited to half-face respirators and KN95 masks.

Bonus:

Relevant engineering or technician degrees, certifications, and/or apprenticeships preferred
Licensed electrician and/or HVAC technician
Food service or food manufacturing experience
Experience as a safety manager and trainer. Comfortable training others on LOTO protocols, safe vehicle use, and crisis management
Mushroom cultivation experience
Enjoy being hands-ons

Benefits:

Annual based compensation: $90K
Medical Dental and Vision Coverage
PTO and Paid Holiday Programs
Equity Participation
401 (k) Plan
Mushrooms Always!

Smallhold celebrates difference and diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (EEO). We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We are committed to building an inclusive work environment where all employees feel a sense of belonging and respect. If there is anything we can do to ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.

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