Maintenance Journeyman Technician

King City Gardens•Forest Park, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

King City Gardens is seeking a skilled, dependable Maintenance Journeyman Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install equipment and facility systems at its cannabis cultivation and processing facility. The role supports cultivation, extraction, processing, packaging, and facility operations while helping minimize downtime. The technician works independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision, travels to other company locations as needed, and participates in on-call emergency maintenance. Base hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., with flexibility needed to meet business needs, including weekends and on-call emergencies. The position pays $25 per hour and is based at 12171 Omniplex Ct, Cincinnati, Ohio 45240. King City Gardens (KCG), founded in 2023, is a growing cannabis company serving medical and recreational markets. Its operations include a 60,000-square-foot cultivation facility, three dispensaries under The Garden brand, and manufacturing operations through a partnership with Jeeter. Full-time associates are eligible for health, vision, and dental plans after 30 days. Candidates must be at least 21, pass a background check, and obtain and maintain a Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) employee badge.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant maintenance experience.
Current trade certifications or licenses appropriate to assigned work.
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair skills.
Ability to interpret technical documentation and perform preventive maintenance.
Knowledge of workplace safety, building codes, and applicable regulations.
Basic computer skills and accurate documentation abilities.
Reliable transportation and availability for on-call emergencies.
Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
Must be at least 21 years old, pass a background check, and obtain and maintain a DCC employee badge.
Ability to meet background screening requirements consistent with Ohio cannabis industry standards.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds without assistance.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, climb, and balance as needed.
Ability to safely use ladders, step stools, lifts, and access hatches.
Ability to work in cultivation rooms, processing areas, mechanical spaces, and other operational environments while following required PPE and safety procedures.
Ability to travel to other company locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

Journeyman-level trade experience or additional technical certifications.
EPA certification or license.
HVAC/R, electrical, plumbing, PLC, automation, or BAS/BMS experience.
Experience with irrigation, environmental controls, dehumidification, generators, backup power, and water filtration systems.
Background in cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, production, or regulated industrial environments.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and facility systems; perform preventive maintenance and inspections.
Complete general facility repairs, including drywall, painting, minor plumbing, and other maintenance.
Maintain grow lighting (LED/HPS), 24V irrigation systems, RO skids, RTUs, electrical panels (120/208V and 277/480V), pumps, fans, dehumidifiers, generators, backup power, and production equipment.
Read blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals to diagnose issues and complete repairs.
Install, modify, and upgrade wiring, switches, relays, breakers, lighting, environmental controls, and other equipment; support new grow rooms, processing areas, and facility expansions.
Monitor temperature, humidity, and CO₂ systems to support cultivation and consistent room turnover.
Support cultivation, extraction, processing, packaging, and facility operations while minimizing downtime.
Follow OSHA standards, electrical safety practices, building codes, DCC regulations, and company procedures.
Document inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance in MaintainX; report issues and recommend improvements.
Assist with contractor inspections, supply pickups, and other maintenance projects.
Work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision and participate in on-call emergency maintenance as needed.