About MyLand:
MyLand is a soil health company. By focusing on soil health, MyLand is helping to tackle two of the world’s biggest challenges: food security and climate disruption. MyLand’s innovative service allows farmers to easily and rapidly implement regenerative agriculture practices and improve their soil health by harnessing the land’s own natural ecosystem. MyLand partners with farmers to infuse life into their soil, helping to return farms to their most fertile state, achieving greater productivity and enhanced profitability.
We are looking to hire a talented Service Technician I to be responsible for delivering customer service excellence while installing and maintaining algae generation systems, diagnosing and solving problems as they arise, record keeping and reporting and maintaining relationships with growers and irrigators. This role is located in the Houston, TX area and includes traveling to field sites regionally. This is an hourly paid role with a targeted 40 hour work week.
The successful candidate must be able to be in the Houston, TX service area - zip codes including: 77532, 77562, and 77521.
This role will report directly to the Director of Operations, Texas.
Responsibilities
- Adherence to MyLand’s company core values.
- Deliver exceptional customer service by managing the relationship between growers and operations employees, insuring great communication.
- Assure that all operation and maintenance activities are performed in a safe manner consistent with established policies and procedures.
- Participate in site surveys in coordination with the System Startup team
- Support installation of Boost and Thrive algae generation systems and test to ensure they are working correctly, including but not limited to plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and chemical applications.
- Coordinate system seasonal startup and shutdown with grower crop and irrigation cycles.
- Perform scheduled maintenance and customer support activities on Boost and Thrive algae generation systems, working to maximize system uptime and distribution of algae.
- Perform troubleshooting on Boost and Thrive systems to identify, diagnose, and resolve problems.
- Perform soil sampling and testing, coordinating with the Ag Science team
- Identify and order parts and supplies for scheduled maintenance needed for repairs.
- Perform daily record keeping and reporting on services performed.
- Support continuous improvement efforts and problem-solving regarding system performance.
Skills & Qualifications
- At least 2 years technical service experience, apprenticeship, or relevant work experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is preferred.
- Prior Agricultural industry experience is preferred.
- Must be fluent in English and ability to speak Spanish is a plus.
- Ability to safely install, repair, service, test, and troubleshoot plumbing, mechanical, and electrical equipment.
- Ability to work flexible and weekend hours to successfully complete installations and repairs.
- Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Working knowledge of hand and power tools and personal protective equipment.
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a forklift certification.
- Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel).
- Must be able to lift, carry, transport equipment, tools, and materials up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to sit, stand, and kneel/squat for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to work for extended periods of time outside in both hot and cold temperatures.
- Must be able to travel to other locations as needed.
Learn More
To learn more about how MyLand is transforming soil health globally, visit myland.ag.
MyLand is a workplace where everyone belongs. It is imperative to our culture that all employees celebrate their background and experiences. We believe being true to who you are allows us all to be happier, more confident, and excited to do great things together. We are committed to building a company and community where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best. Because, without your unique perspective, we can't have ours.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: On the road