MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR in Bushnell, Florida at Speedling Inc.

At Speedling, we're passionate about helping our customers grow. For more than 55 years, we've been a trusted leader in the agriculture industry, providing high-quality vegetable transplants, ornamentals, and vegetative propagated products to growers across North America.

Whether it's the vegetables on your family's dinner table, the flowers brightening communities, or the packaging supporting local aquaculture businesses, our products make an impact every day. We are committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional value to our customers.

If you're looking for a career where your leadership and technical expertise help keep operations running efficiently while supporting a team dedicated to excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading the maintenance team and ensuring the safe, reliable operation of the nursery's facilities, equipment, and infrastructure. This position oversees preventive maintenance programs, equipment repairs, facility improvements, and contractor management while maintaining budgets and promoting a culture of safety.

Success in this role requires strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, leadership experience, and the ability to prioritize maintenance activities in a fast-paced agricultural environment.

• Lead, coach, and develop the maintenance team to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the preventive maintenance program for all nursery equipment and the facility.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of greenhouse structures, irrigation systems, environmental controls, heaters, fans, vents, and other production systems.
• Coordinate and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on motors, pumps, conveyors, electrical systems, plumbing, and production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair plumbing, irrigation, and water well issues to minimize downtime.
• Assign, monitor, and inspect maintenance work orders to ensure timely completion and quality workmanship.
• Manage outside contractors and vendors while ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Maintain the maintenance shop, equipment inventory, tools, and supplies.
• Monitor facility conditions and promptly address safety hazards or maintenance concerns.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, preventive maintenance schedules, service requests, expenditures, and project status.
• Recommend facility and equipment improvements to increase operational efficiency and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies and regulatory requirements while promoting a safe work environment.

• Five (5) or more years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, agriculture, greenhouse, industrial, or similar operations.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and equipment troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and maintenance planning.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and respond effectively to changing operational needs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while fostering teamwork and accountability.
• Proficiency using maintenance records, work orders, and inventory management systems is a plus.

• Be part of an industry-leading company with more than 55 years of success.
• Work in a collaborative environment where teamwork and innovation are valued.
• Make a direct impact on operations that support growers and agricultural businesses across the country.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

At Speedling, we don't just grow plants—we grow people, partnerships, and careers. Join us and help cultivate the future of agriculture.