Maintenance Technician

Job Description: 

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Tech to join our Maintenance team in a cannabis cultivation and processing facility. The Maintenance technician will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing systems to support cannabis production and its facility. Included: grow lighting, HVAC systems, environmental controls,electrical panels, processing equipment and general facility maintenance . The ideal candidate will have experience in industrial or agricultural facility maintenance and possess strong troubleshooting skills with a focus on safety and compliance.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Maintenance and Repair:
  • General facility maintenance, including drywall repair, painting, light plumbing repairs, order pick ups, ect.
  • Inspect, troubleshoot electrical systems, including: grow lighting, 24v irrigation systems, RO Skid, RTU’s, 277/480V panels, 120/208V panels 
  • Perform routine maintenance on HVAC and Grow Equipment. To ensure all components operate efficiently and safely.
  • Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams and directions.
• System Installation and Upgrades:
  • Assist installing, maintaining, modifying and or repairing any of the following components of:  switches, relays, circuit breakers, wiring, fans, generators, RTU service, lighting systems, dehumidification systems, steam generating systems, pumps, ozone generation systems, etc. 
  • Assist installing and configuring systems for new grow rooms, processing areas, and facility expansions.
  • Upgrade and optimize existing systems to support energy efficiency and operational improvements.
• Compliance and Safety:
  • Ensure all work adheres to local and state codes, as well as cannabis industry regulations.
  • Follow OSHA and facility-specific safety protocols while maintaining a clean and hazard-free work environment.
• Environmental Controls:
  • Work with Maintenance team on 24v  irrigation and lighting panels
  • Work with the Maintenance team and environmental systems support to ensure proper functioning of temperature, humidity, and CO2 controls critical to cannabis cultivation.
  • Maintain and repair backup power systems, including generators and battery backups.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  • Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, and system upgrades.
  • Report system status and issues to management, providing recommendations for improvements.
  • We utilize MAINTAIN X for our PM software and task management.
• Team Collaboration:
  • Work closely with cultivation, processing, and facilities teams to minimize downtime and maintain seamless operations. As well as work independently efficiently. 
  • Help maintain consistent room turnover rate throughout the year
  • Provide support for equipment used in cannabis extraction, packaging, and other production processes.
• Other Duties
  • On call for Emergency situations
  • Assist in inspecting contractor installation of electrical components and future projects 

Qualifications & Skills: 

• Education/Certification and Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent (required).
  • EPA license (preferred).
  • Knowledgeable of state and local building codes and regulations
  • Additional certification in OSHA, HVAC, electrical, plumbing  or controls systems is a plus.
  • Own reliable transportation
  • Lift, push, pull 50+ lbs
  • Use a ladder, step stool, man hatch and lift

• Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a Maintenance tech in commercial applications. Experience with Cannabis facilities is not a must but highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with grow lighting systems (e.g., LED, HPS), climate control systems, and automated 24v irrigation systems is highly desirable.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Self-starter, aggressive work ethic, and ability to work with minimal supervision on some tasks
  • Basic computer and typing skills
  • Ability to respond calmly and clearly to emergency situations 
  • Strong attention to detail 
  • Demonstrates the ability to walk, stand, stoop, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, balance, climb and lift a maximum of 50lbs. Unassisted