Tower Technician (Nights)

Job overview

The Tower Technician (Nights) role is an onsite, full-time position in Danville, VA, paying $18–$21 per hour depending on shift and experience. The technician supports AeroFarms’ indoor vertical farm operations, which grow produce using proprietary technology and reduced water use without pesticides. The role helps maintain growing conditions, food safety, and operational efficiency by cleaning and inspecting towers, lighting, and irrigation components. It also follows operating procedures and records work while receiving training in automation systems, scissor lift operation, and food safety protocols.

What you'll do

• Clean, sanitize, and maintain vertical grow towers
• clean and inspect LED lighting systems
• inspect and perform basic maintenance on tower irrigation systems
• disassemble and reassemble tower components as needed
• operate the integrated control system after training
• follow SOPs and document tasks
• follow good manufacturing practices and food safety standards
• help maintain a clean, organized work environment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

tower technician (nights)

danville va

aerofarms

full-time

onsite

$18–$21/hr

vertical farming

tower maintenance

irrigation systems

led lighting

food safety

automation training

work at heights

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting identifies this as an entry-level opportunity and provides training. Requires comfort working at heights up to 35 feet, in confined spaces, and lifting 50 pounds regularly. Cross-training in crop production and plant science may be available.

About the employer

AeroFarms is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Food Crops Grown Under Cover. Sector: 11.