Senior Greenhouse Facilities & Maintenance Manager
Ohalo · Watsonville, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $90,000 - $115,000
or apply directly on Ohalo's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 87 days Ohalo's roles stay open a median of 87 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 44% of Ohalo's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Ohalo
- high 10 stale, 1 reposted of 16 open
- Hiring momentum
- 26 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-29
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Ohalo's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Ohalo.
About this role
The Senior Greenhouse Facilities & Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the technical design and maintenance of greenhouse and lab infrastructure, ensuring operational excellence. This role combines hands-on maintenance with systems engineering, requiring skills in diagnosing mechanical failures, optimizing HVAC systems, and managing facility modifications in collaboration with research teams.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Ohalo as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or related), Environmental Health & Safety, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5+ years of experience managing complex facility infrastructure, with a proven track record in heavy mechanical/electrical systems (HVAC, chillers, commercial electrical distribution, environmental control systems, automation)
- Proficient in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion360) and hands-on experience with 3D printing/rapid prototyping techniques
- Experience overseeing third-party specialized technicians, mechanical contractors, and service vendors
- Proficiency with maintenance management systems and standard business software (MS Office / Google Workspace)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present technical and safety information clearly to diverse audiences
Nice to have
- Direct experience owning or heavily supporting EHS programs in a California-based agricultural, biotech, or manufacturing setting
- Working knowledge of Cal/OSHA Title 8 standards
- Demonstrated experience managing contractors, reviewing construction scopes, and controlling project budgets
- Familiarity with California agricultural pesticide use reporting, Pesticide Use Permits (PUP), and Worker Protection Standard (WPS)
- Experience in a startup or fast-scaling environment where processes are built from the ground up
What you get
- Anticipated compensation: $90,000 - $115,000 a year
Worth weighing
- No visa sponsorship is available for this position at this time
- Role requires a combination of hands-on and high-level engineering skills, which may be demanding
- Experience in a startup environment may imply a fast-paced and potentially less structured work atmosphere
Summarised from Ohalo's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Ohalo on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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