Maintenance Journeyman Technician

King City Gardens•Forest Park, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

King City Gardens is seeking a skilled and 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 general facility operations while helping minimize downtime. The company operates a 60,000-square-foot facility and three dispensaries, and is expanding its cultivation, retail, and manufacturing operations. The technician performs preventive maintenance and inspections and works on mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and facility systems. Equipment and systems include grow lighting, irrigation, water filtration, environmental controls, electrical panels, pumps, fans, dehumidifiers, generators, backup power, and production equipment. The role also supports facility expansions and new grow and processing areas, monitors environmental systems, follows applicable safety and regulatory requirements, and documents maintenance work in MaintainX. The position is based at 12171 Omniplex Ct, Cincinnati, Ohio, with travel to other company locations as needed. Base hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.; flexibility is required to meet business needs, including weekends and on-call emergencies. Pay is $25 per hour. 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 DCC employee badge.

Requirements

Minimum 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, pass a background check, and obtain and maintain a DCC employee badge.
Ability to meet background screening requirements consistent with Ohio cannabis industry standards.

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 repairs, including drywall, painting, minor plumbing, and other facility 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 maintain 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; participate in on-call emergency maintenance as needed.