THE ROLE

Gotham Greens is seeking a passionate, driven, and hardworking individual to fill a position as a Sanitation Technician for our Davis location. The Technician is responsible for day-to-day tasks as directed by the Assistant Plant Manager, specifically related to the sanitation of the greenhouse and sanitizing the growing channels. This is a hands-on role requiring an individual is a team player, one who is willing to roll up their sleeves, and isn't afraid to get dirty.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

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  Perform cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and work areas in the entire greenhouse.

• Clean quickly and effectively as directed using materials and tools provided by Gotham Greens.

• Must be able to work in tight quarters and hard to reach areas, such as under growing lines, etc.

• Must learn and follow procedures in the proper way to clean & sanitize.

• Responsible for working in a safe manner, following safe work practices at all times.

• Must wear proper PPE (personal protective equipment) at all times.

• Provide ideas to improve efficiencies and cleanliness.

WHO YOU ARE

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  Leads by example with a can do attitude

• Laser focused attention to detail

• Great multitasking abilities

• Desire to grow and learn food safety rules and regulations

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

• Ability to stand for a part-time or full-time shift

• A willingness and desire to assist in unrelated and/or unassigned tasks to ensure the effective operation of the greenhouse and packhouse.

• Must be a problem solver and be capable of identifying areas of efficiencies.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

• Reliable and highly motivated with a creative flair and lively personality

• Passionate commitment to the company vision

• Appreciation to principles of sustainable agriculture and food

WHO WE ARE

Gotham Greens is on a mission to transform how and where fresh produce is grown. We are a pioneer in urban indoor agriculture and a leading fresh produce and food company. Through our national network of local high-tech farms, Gotham Greens delivers fresh, long-lasting, and delicious leafy greens, herbs, salad dressings, and pesto dip all year round to retail, restaurant, and food service customers.

Since its launch in 2011, Gotham Greens has grown from a single urban rooftop greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., to a multi-state greenhouse operator and one of the largest hydroponic leafy green producers in North America.