Maintenance Technician
Company: Sun Gro Horticulture
Location: Hubbard
Posted on: January 22, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Sun Gro Horticulture is one of
the most prominent North American horticultural companies,
employing over 800 staff and serving customers worldwide. Since its
humble beginnings in 1929, it has become the leading supplier of
soilless growing mixes to North America’s top 100 greenhouse and
nursery growers, shipping over 70,000 truckloads of product
annually. Sun Gro products are made to exacting standards and
conform to high product quality and performance criteria. Sun Gro
Horticulture recognizes that its success is due to the strength of
its employees. The primary goal of Sun Gro® is to promote
individual employees’ sense of accomplishment and contribution so
that employees enjoy their association with Sun Gro Horticulture.
The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most
knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to
nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at Sun Gro. Role: Maintenance
Technician Job Summary: Reporting to plant maintenance leadership,
the Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting facility
uptime and ensuring maintenance reliability across all operational
equipment. This includes maintaining, troubleshooting, and
repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems; performing
preventive maintenance; testing electrical components; and
supporting overall equipment performance. The role requires
accurate use of maintenance systems, strong technical
troubleshooting skills, and effective communication with plant
personnel to resolve equipment issues and process disruptions.
Benefits Health Insurance (includes teledoc, virtual health, FSA,
HCSA & other benefits) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life
Insurance Health Spending Account Employee Support and Mental
Wellness Short term disability 401k Match Paid vacation Floating
days Employee Assistance Program Employee Engagement Events Awards
and Recognition Tuition Reimbursement Service Awards Employee Perks
& Discounts Job Responsibilities • Strictly adhere to all plant
safety practices, codes, procedures, and programs • Communicate
with plant personnel to identify, diagnose, and repair equipment
issues and process upsets • Use and maintain the Maintenance Work
Order System with accuracy • Complete documentation for Work
Orders, preventive maintenance tasks, part requisitions,
scheduling, and other maintenance processes • Identify needed parts
and supplies and follow ordering procedures to obtain them •
Rebuild complex mechanical equipment (e.g., pumps, valves) •
Complete assigned Work Orders and request assistance when necessary
• Perform complex rebuilds and modifications to plant systems and
individual equipment • Conduct welding, basic pipefitting, and
hydraulic/pneumatic troubleshooting and repairs • Participate in
special projects as assigned • Perform additional duties as
required Qualifications • Fluent in verbal and written English •
Ability to follow direction and specific instructions • Good
communication skills • Ability to safely perform lifting up to 45
lbs on a routine basis • Comfortable with standing, walking,
bending, and kneeling for extended periods • Must be able to climb
industrial ladders and work at heights as needed • Ability to
safely work in confined spaces and awkward positions • Strong
mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting skills •
Ability to read schematics, diagrams, and equipment manuals •
Positive, team-oriented attitude and dependable work ethic •
Safety-focused with the ability to proactively identify hazards
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Keywords: Sun Gro Horticulture, Beaverton , Maintenance Technician, Engineering , Hubbard, Oregon
