Maintenance Technician (Overnight)

Maintenance Technician (Overnight)Phillipsburg, NJ 08865OverviewSalary Range $24.00 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Full Time Job Shift Any Travel Percentage None Category Production OperationsDescriptionWe grow the world's BEST Strawberries and that wouldn't be possible without our Engineering team!As an essential part of the Engineering team, Maintenance Technicians ensure Oishii's innovative indoor vertical farming technologies experience 100% uptime, operate at peak efficiency, and guarantee plant and worker safety. You will be responsible for executing standard operating procedures for systems maintenance and work on broad and diverse plumbing, electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical and automation systems. You will collaborate cross functionally with farm operations, engineering, and plant science to drive key initiatives in our new state of the art facility.As a Maintenance Technician, you will:Execute standard operating procedures for all key equipment and systems.Conduct equipment repair activities and facilitate contractor support.Ensure system compliance for all relevant regulatory authorities.Rapidly respond to all systems-related maintenance problemsSupport facility commissioning.Document facility issues for improvementAdditional project as assigned.QualificationsWho will love this job: Individuals who identify with our Core Values and exhibit skills within those values will thrive at Oishii.One Team, One Fight! Ability to quickly shift priorities to meet deadlines and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, clearly, concisely and with purpose.Outgoing and collaborative work style- Ability to work cross functionally at all levels and collaborate at various levels of the organization.Focus Ability to remove obstacles in order to prioritize which could include problem solving, working through ambiguity and using fact based or sound judgment.Ability to work independently, with a high attention to detail, and ability to create structure & process where none may exist.GSD (Get Sh** Done!) Capable of prioritizing tasks and always considering the resources available when doing so.A bias for action! Ability to hold yourself accountable and take ownership of driving results that impact company outcomes.What we're looking for in a Maintenance Technician.1+ years of relevant work experienceHS Diploma or GEDComfortable with use of power toolsAvailable on at least one weekend day per week and working week daysFormal technical training and certifications (trade school, technical degree)Associate in Engineering is a plusExtensive electrical, plumbing, mechanical, controls, or facility maintenance experience is a plusSafety Certification (OSHA 10/30) is a plusAdditional Details:Shifts Available :: Swing (2:00 PM - 10:30 PM) and Overnight (10 PM - 6:30 AM)Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with or without a team lift or a mechanical liftAbility to climb a ladderAbility to crouch or kneelAbility to reach and stretchComfortable in an active non sedentary role for lengths of up to 8 to 10 hours at a timeMUST NOT be allergic to beesPerks at Oishii:Compensation: $24 hourlyMedical, dental, vision, 401(K)100% Employer Paid Life Insurance + Long Term Disability InsurancePaid Parental leave, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick TimePaid TrainingOffice social events including happy hours, events, and partiesEmployee activity groups for basketball players, Yoga Enthusiasts, runners…About Oishii:Oishii (which means "delicious" in Japanese) is the innovative company behind the world's largest indoor vertical strawberry farm. On a mission to transform the agriculture industry through the power of smart farming, Oishii harmoniously marries nature with state-of-the-art technology to create the ideal elements—rain, air, heat, light, nourishment and natural bee pollination—for growing in-season produce all year round. Oishii's beloved Omakase, Koyo and Nikko Berries are grown in pesticide-free vertical farms in the U.S. and proudly bear the Non-GMO Project Verified seal. Founded in 2016, Oishii's investors include SPARX Group, NTT, Yaskawa, McWin Capital Partners and Resilience Reserve. Oishii was recognized as one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies" in 2022.Today, Oishii operates farms and research facilities across the United States and Japan, bringing together expertise from both countries to advance the future of agriculture. As a Japanese-founded company with global ambitions, we are building a world-class team dedicated to transforming how premium produce is grown and delivered. For more information, visit