Maintenance Supervisor

About the Company: B&W Quality Growers, the world’s largest watercress producer and a leader in specialty greens, is seeking a Field Maintenance Supervisor. If you have experience with heavy diesel equipment, fleet management, and leading teams, this is your chance to make a real impact on our farms and operations. Join a company where your skills directly contribute to high-quality crops, efficient operations, and a growing, innovative agriculture business. About the Role: The Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of farm equipment, ensuring operational readiness, and leading a team of technicians. Responsibilities Safely diagnose, repair, and maintain farm equipment, including tractors, irrigation systems, water wells, diesel engines, and hydraulic systems. Perform electrical troubleshooting on farm-specific systems, including wiring, control panels, motor controllers, and automation systems. Maintain, repair, and replace various pump types, checking for leaks, wear, and performance issues; oversee water systems and ensure proper fluid flow in piping systems. Read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, electrical schematics, and mechanical diagrams for accurate equipment repair and diagnostics. Lead preventive maintenance and seasonal equipment start-up/shutdown, ensuring operational readiness across all farm systems. Supervise and train junior technicians, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and proper procedures. Manage emergency repairs and corrective actions to minimize downtime while ensuring efficient operations. Collaborate with Maintenance, Farm Operations, and Leadership teams to optimize equipment performance and implement cost-saving measures. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in farm equipment maintenance, pump systems, electrical troubleshooting, and diesel mechanics. Strong knowledge of agricultural equipment, including tractors, irrigation systems, and water wells. Advanced expertise in electrical systems (wiring, motor controllers, electrical panels) and hydraulic system diagnostics. Skilled in pump maintenance, piping system repairs, and understanding fluid flow dynamics. Welding and fabrication experience preferred. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and advanced computer proficiency. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to see, sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, reach, bend, twist, squat, pull, push and lift and carry 60lbs constantly, 60+ lbs. on occasion. WORK ENVIRONMENT OR ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to work extended hours in a non-air-conditioned shop as well as outdoors in hot, wet and humid conditions. Individual can expect to be exposed to the Sun, wind, soil, rain and various plant and animal life. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.