Do you enjoy hands-on work, building things, and solving real-world problems? Are you someone who can look at an issue – whether it’s damaged infrastructure, inefficiencies, or recurring problems – and figure out how to fix it? If you take pride in improving systems and keeping things running the right way, this could be a great fit.

About Us

MNL is a full-service ecological restoration company dedicated to Healing the Earth. Our services include native seed and plant production, shoreline and wetland restoration, prescribed burns, conservation grazing, vegetation management, and ecological consulting. We also support solar and infrastructure projects with pollinator-friendly practices and land stewardship expertise.

Our Greenhouse team produces more than 2 million native plants annually. Supporting that scale requires strong facilities, well-maintained infrastructure, and continuous improvement of systems and environments across the site.

The Opportunity

We are hiring a Greenhouse Facilities & Maintenance Technician to support facility improvements, maintenance, and construction projects at our greenhouse site in Foley, MN.

This is a hands-on role focused on building, repairing, and improving greenhouse infrastructure and surrounding facilities. The work includes a mix of planned projects and day-to-day problem solving – from repairing damage and improving plant protection systems to building new structures and maintaining equipment.

This is an ideal role for someone with a construction or trades background who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work, and is willing to jump in wherever needed.

What You Will Do

• Build, repair, and improve greenhouse structures, growing areas, and site infrastructure.
• Complete hands-on projects involving carpentry, basic steel work, plumbing, and general construction.
• Identify and address facility issues impacting plant production, including damage, inefficiencies, or environmental challenges.
• Support projects aimed at reducing plant loss and improving site conditions (i.e. structural improvements or layout changes).
• Assist with design, fabrication, and improvement of greenhouse growing structures and facilities.
• Assist with sourcing materials needed for projects and lining up cost estimates from various external contractors, as needed.
• Perform general maintenance and repairs across buildings, equipment, vehicles, and grounds.
• Operate equipment such as skid loaders and other power tools to support projects.
• Assist with vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized workspaces

What You Will Need To Be Successful

• Experience in construction, maintenance, facilities management, landscaping, agriculture, mechanical trades, or other hands-on work environments.  
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort using tools and performing repairs.
• Ability to build, fix, and troubleshoot a wide range of basic infrastructure and facility issues.
• Willingness to take on a variety of tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability work independently and identify solutions to problems.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to follow instructions.  
• Ability to perform physical labor in greenhouse and outdoor conditions, as well as move and lift up 50 lbs. throughout the workday.