Facilities Shift Lead

Vangarden Cannabis•Leicester, MA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Vangarden Cannabis as a Facilities Shift Lead within our Facilities team and play a key role in keeping our facility operating safely and efficiently. In this hands-on leadership position, you'll support daily operations while working closely with the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure all equipment, infrastructure, and systems are performing at their best. From preventative maintenance to troubleshooting and repairs, your work will directly impact production and overall facility performance. This role may also require flexibility during inclement weather, including responsibilities such as sanding, shoveling, and snow removal-occasionally outside of normal shift hours. This is a full-time, first-shift position, Thursday through Sunday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. With the continued expansion of the cannabis market, this is your chance to be part of something meaningful and make a lasting impact. You will also be offered a strong benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and Employee Discounts. WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Shift Lead, you'll guide and support maintenance technicians while actively contributing to facility operations. Your responsibilities will include performing routine maintenance across all areas of the facility, working with equipment such as racks, lighting systems, fans, lifts, HVAC systems, and floor cleaners. You'll collaborate with the Maintenance Supervisor to develop and implement standard operating procedures while supporting a comprehensive preventative maintenance program. This includes conducting regular inspections, responding quickly to equipment issues to minimize downtime, and coordinating repairs as needed. In addition, you'll delegate tasks effectively, maintain detailed logs, and monitor equipment performance. You'll work cross-functionally with department leaders to schedule maintenance and repairs, as well as assist in managing third-party vendors and contractors. Managing inventory of tools, parts, and supplies, completing daily activity logs, and participating in weekly planning meetings will also be key parts of your role. You'll help uphold safety standards and ensure all SOPs are consistently followed across the team. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR The ideal candidate brings prior maintenance experience, with hands-on knowledge of mechanical, HVAC, and electrical systems. Strong leadership skills are essential, along with the ability to train, guide, and support team members in their development. You should have a solid understanding of OSHA regulations and safety practices, including Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout, PPE, machine guarding, and electrical safety. Attention to detail and the ability to manage complex tasks safely and efficiently are critical in this role. This position requires physical capability, including standing and walking for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in environments that involve climbing ladders, crouching, and working on concrete floors. Flexibility to respond to after-hours emergencies is also required. Strong communication skills are a must, as you'll collaborate with multiple departments and external vendors. A respectful, team-oriented approach and the ability to communicate clearly with both peers and leadership are essential. Fork truck certification is required. JOIN OUR MAINTENANCE TEAM If you're a hands-on leader who takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly and safely, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact. If you're ready to step into a role where your leadership and problem-solving skills truly matter, we'd love to have you on the team. Apply today!

Requirements

Prior maintenance experience, with hands-on knowledge of mechanical, HVAC, and electrical systems.
Strong leadership skills are essential, along with the ability to train, guide, and support team members in their development.
Solid understanding of OSHA regulations and safety practices, including Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout, PPE, machine guarding, and electrical safety.
Attention to detail and the ability to manage complex tasks safely and efficiently are critical in this role.
Physical capability, including standing and walking for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in environments that involve climbing ladders, crouching, and working on concrete floors.
Flexibility to respond to after-hours emergencies is also required.
Strong communication skills are a must, as you'll collaborate with multiple departments and external vendors.
A respectful, team-oriented approach and the ability to communicate clearly with both peers and leadership are essential.
Fork truck certification is required.

Responsibilities

Performing routine maintenance across all areas of the facility, working with equipment such as racks, lighting systems, fans, lifts, HVAC systems, and floor cleaners.
Collaborate with the Maintenance Supervisor to develop and implement standard operating procedures while supporting a comprehensive preventative maintenance program.
Conducting regular inspections, responding quickly to equipment issues to minimize downtime, and coordinating repairs as needed.
Delegate tasks effectively, maintain detailed logs, and monitor equipment performance.
Work cross-functionally with department leaders to schedule maintenance and repairs, as well as assist in managing third-party vendors and contractors.
Managing inventory of tools, parts, and supplies, completing daily activity logs, and participating in weekly planning meetings.
Help uphold safety standards and ensure all SOPs are consistently followed across the team.