Sanitation Technician

Gotham Greens is hiring a Sanitation Technician in Virginia Beach, VA. This full-time, entry-level position involves cleaning and sanitizing greenhouse equipment and areas. Candidates should be team players, detail-oriented, and capable of lifting 50 pounds. No formal education is required. The role emphasizes safety and efficiency in a hands-on environment. Gotham Greens focuses on sustainable urban agriculture and operates multiple hydroponic greenhouses across the U.S.
Job Details

Level
Entry

Job Location
Virginia - Stevensburg, VA

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
None

Salary Range
$17.00

Job Shift
Day

Description

THE ROLE

Gotham Greens is seeking a passionate, driven, and hardworking individual to fill a position as a Sanitation Technician for our Virginia location. The Technician is responsible for day-to-day tasks as directed by the Plant Manager, specifically related to sanitation of the greenhouse and the 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
• 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
• 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 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.
Qualifications

The ideal candidate:
• 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.

Today, Gotham Greens has 9 locations with 600,000+ sq. ft. of hydroponic greenhouses across six U.S. states and over 400 team members. 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.