Maintenance Specialist - 2nd Shift Nights (FT)

Verano•Albion, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Specialist provides on-site support to facilities maintenance operations within a cannabis cultivation facility. The role completes assigned maintenance tasks involving basic installation, inspection, routine upkeep, and repair of machines and equipment. Specialists may be cross-trained and asked to support other departments occasionally to meet business needs. Work is performed in a warehouse environment, with occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical shock risk. Noise is usually moderate. The role may involve working in changing temperatures and humidity and exposure to pollen, dust, dander, and other natural elements.

Requirements

Minimum 1–3 years of experience in a related position.
Able to follow detailed instructions and perform repetitive tasks.
Positive attitude and ability to work well with others in a team environment.
Willingness to learn about, operate, and maintain facility equipment safely.
Comfortable with heights, soil and water, and tight spaces.
Ability to safely climb, squat, bend, twist, kneel, and stand for at least 8 hours per day, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Authorized to work in the United States.
At least 21 years of age and able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent.
Must comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.
Ability to remain stationary, move and position oneself, communicate, and operate or prepare, place, and position objects, tools, or controls.
Able to stand for 90% of the time and occasionally move packages weighing up to 50 pounds.
Comfortable occasionally ascending and descending a ladder to service lights, filters, trellis netting, and ceiling fans up to 25 feet.
Comfortable working atop and traversing scaffolding when required.
Comfortable with changing environmental temperatures and humidity.
Specific vision abilities include close observation and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of electrical, HVAC, and/or plumbing.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Previous facilities maintenance experience in a regulated production facility, such as food, beverage, or CPG.

Responsibilities

Complete daily, weekly, and monthly checklists.
Document and troubleshoot minor maintenance issues involving electrical, structural, plumbing, and equipment repair and replacement.
Report maintenance issues to the Maintenance Manager and immediately inform the manager of system discrepancies.
Maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
Perform custodial functions to clean and maintain the building inside and outside.
Assist with managing outside contractors providing required facility and equipment services.
Monitor and maintain quality-control measures in accordance with state and local laws.
Adhere to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Maintain a clean and safe working environment within the facility and production areas.
Work within the company continuous improvement system and strive to increase productivity.
Support cultivation, harvest, and production teams as needed to achieve facility production goals.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.