Lead Grow Systems Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

At 80 Acres Farms , we're on a mission to change the way the world eats—and we're looking for people who want to help us do it.

We grow pesticide-free salads, herbs, microgreens, and salad kits in smart vertical farms that produce more food with far fewer resources—using up to 95% less water and renewable electricity, with no reliance on weather or seasons. Our produce is available in more than 17,000 retail locations nationwide, including Kroger, Whole Foods, HEB, and The Fresh Market, and reaches food service partners across the country year-round.

What makes this possible is a combination of people, technology, and purpose. Our proprietary growing platform, developed by our technology subsidiary, Infinite Acres, provides our teams with real-time data and control over every aspect of the growing environment—making our farms among the most advanced in the world. We operate commercial farms in Ohio, Kentucky, Georgia, Texas, South Carolina, and Colorado, packhouses in Indiana, Virginia, and Washington, and research and development facilities in Arkansas, Israel, and the Netherlands.

We've grown significantly through the acquisitions of Kalera and Soli Organic, and we're just getting started.

If you're passionate about sustainability, food, and building something that matters, we'd love to have you on the team.

The Impact You’ll Make

The Lead Grow Systems Specialist serves as a technical expert for growing systems and environmental infrastructure across the organization. This role is responsible for supporting system performance, troubleshooting operational issues, implementing improvements, and ensuring adherence to enterprise growing standards. Working closely with Agronomy, Operations, Maintenance, and Infrastructure teams, the Lead Grow Systems Specialist helps optimize growing environments, improve system reliability, and support successful crop production.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Monitor growing system performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability, and crop outcomes.
• Support implementation, commissioning, and optimization of growing system modifications and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot complex growing system issues and partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Infrastructure teams to develop and implement solutions.
• Ensure compliance with established growing system standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Analyze system performance data and recommend corrective or preventive actions as needed.
• Support trials, pilots, and continuous improvement initiatives involving growing systems and environmental controls.
• Assist in prioritizing system enhancements and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Mentor Grow Specialists and Growers on growing system operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting best practices.
• Support training initiatives and adoption of standard operating procedures.
• Document findings, lessons learned, and recommendations from projects, investigations, and system improvements.
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Plant Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in controlled environment agriculture, including vertical farming.

What Makes You Successful Here

• Experience supporting multiple crop types, including leafy greens, herbs, and fruiting crops.
• Knowledge of conventional and organic production practices.
• Strong technical understanding of irrigation, fertigation, and recirculating water systems.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting, problem-solving, and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience mentoring, training, or leading technical team members.
• Familiarity with environmental control systems, sensors, automation, and agricultural technologies.
• Experience supporting system installations, commissioning activities, or capital improvement projects.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a combination of office and controlled environment agriculture settings, including vertical farming facilities. Occasional travel to operating locations may be required.

Working at 80 Acres Farms

At 80 Acres Farms , we believe taking care of our people is just as important as taking care of our plants. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your family, and your future.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
• At least 2 weeks of paid vacation, plus a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick time
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with up to a 4% company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Paid time off, sick time, and leave benefits are offered in accordance with state and local laws and may vary depending on where you work.

Our Hiring Commitment

80 Acres Farms is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You’re defined by more than just your job title, and we want you to feel comfortable bringing your true self to work. We value your talents, your traditions, your take on the world, and everything else that makes you unique. We strive to be to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

80 Acres Farms participates in E-Verify. As required by law, your employment with the Company is contingent upon you providing legal proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. All candidates will be given the same consideration.