Maintenance Lead

Maintenance Lead

Berger is seeking a Maintenance Foreman to lead maintenance and repair activities at our Watsonville facility. In this role, you will oversee all fixed and rolling equipment, coordinate maintenance schedules, and ensure smooth operations. As the maintenance leader, you'll manage budgets, schedules, and reports while driving improvements and efficiency across the site.

Job Summary

• Supervise and schedule the maintenance team on rotation to follow production schedules;
• Ensure that routine, planned maintenance, is completed on time and within budget;
• Respond to unexpected equipment breakdowns and coordinate timely repairs;
• Identify opportunities for improvement and work with management, maintenance, operations, and engineering team to bring those improvements to fruition;
• Collaborate with the various teams on approved projects related to buildings, equipment, and the yard for the entire site;
• Use leadership experience to mentor the employees, address performance issues, and ensure they are engaged and focused on completing tasks assigned to them;
• Manage and monitor the online maintenance system for work orders and inventory control to ensure adequate parts and consumables are available;
• Implement the preventive maintenance program to ensure optimal operation of the production equipment and supporting systems;
• Track and manage the maintenance budget for all fixed and rolling equipment.

Qualifications:

• You have the training, or equivalent experience, in electrical, PLC, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems;
• You are bilingual in English and Spanish;
• You have excellent troubleshooting skills;
• You have 2-3 years of leadership experience supervising and leading a team;
• You are autonomous, organized, and detail-oriented in your work.

Advantages and Benefits:

• Annual vacations and personal flexible days;
• 401K and group insurance;
• Employee assistance program;
• Offer of training and skills development.

Working Conditions:

• Permanent position;
• 40 hours per week;
• Daytime schedule.

At Berger, we have been developing and marketing the best horticultural mixes for growing flowers, berries, market garden products in greenhouses and much more for more than 60 seasons. At Berger, you feel at home. It's much more than a company: it's a culture, a team, a stimulating and enriching living environment!

Berger voluntarily subscribes to an equal access to employment program (PAÉE). Applications from women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, Indigenous people and people with disabilities are encouraged. The use of masculine gender has been adopted to facilitate reading and has no discriminatory intention.

The salary displayed does not necessarily correspond to the salary range established for this position. We will recognize your skills and experience upon hiring by offering you competitive compensation as well as several other benefits.