Maintenance Associate en Vego Garden

Description

Company Profile:

Vego Garden is making gardening as accessible and sustainable as possible, while encouraging gardening to be an avenue for personal and community development!

Since its successful launch in 2020, Vego Garden has quickly become the leading brand in raised garden beds and one of the fastest-growing consumer brands in the country. In just five years, our rapid growth has led to the establishment of a 200,000-square-foot headquarters and distribution center, along with a beautiful 5-acre farm.

Today, Vego Garden proudly employs over 100 dedicated team members across the U.S. and internationally. Our high-quality raised garden beds are recognized for their durability, eco-friendly materials, and safety for both children and pets. We are proud to be partnering with Costco, ACE Hardware, Home Depot, Menards, Lowe’s, Wayfair, and Amazon.

We owe our success to our loyal customers and passionate team. Through our Vego Garden Kids and Giving Back Program, we have donated more than 3,500 garden beds to schools, underserved communities, and other philanthropic initiatives - helping to grow gardens and give back across the nation by making gardening easier anytime, anywhere! We're proud to be a certified Great Place to Work company!

Vego Garden Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a versatile Maintenance Associate to join our vibrant team and help us spread the joy of gardening! If you have a true "can-do and happy-to" spirit, love a variety of tasks and enjoy being the go-to person who saves the day, this is the role for you!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform general repairs and housekeeping projects at the Farmhouse and Tomball office.
• Take pride in the physical appearance, facilities and grounds of the properties.
• Ensure proper functioning and upkeep of the property through regular maintenance tasks.
• Repair and maintain miscellaneous company-supplied equipment, materials, and tools.
• Reconfigure, install, position, and build office and garden equipment.
• Assist with special projects and company events as directed.
• Respond to facility-related requests and inquiries from employees.
• Perform cleaning tasks such as responding to spills and disposing of trash, ensuring all areas are tidy and functional.
• Comply with Company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• A “can do & happy to” attitude.
• 1 year of related work experience.
• Experience using hand and electric tools.
• Forklift or Bobcat experience is a plus.
• Able to read, understand and follow checklists and directions.
• Take on other responsibilities as assigned with a positive attitude.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a reliable vehicle to travel between locations.

Physical Demands:

This position requires physical dexterity with the ability to stand and bend for long periods of time with occasional squat, stoop, and turn at waist in both an outdoor and warehouse environment. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 70 lbs. unassisted. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Location and Work Schedule:

• This is a full-time, on-site position based out of our two locations listed below, this position will work at both locations on various days of the week. 
• Headquarters location: 13808 Boudreaux Road, Bldg. #2, Tomball, TX.
• Farmhouse location: 22503 Lain Road, Spring, TX.
• Monday through Friday.
• 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Lunch break 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm.

Benefits

• Pay rate starting at $17 per hour.
• Flexible Paid Time Off.
• 12 PTO days per year, accrued bi-weekly, with incremental increases annually.
• 7 paid Holidays.
• 401k contribution match of 4%.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance plans. The Company pays 100% of premiums for its employees for Dental, Vision, Life, and select Medical plans.
• Toll Roads Allowance of $140 per month.
• Phone Allowance of $50 per month.
• Company-sponsored breakfasts and lunches.
• We offer great culture, supportive leadership, engaging activities, employee appreciation, and other perks that make every day at work more rewarding!