Outdoor Maintenance Technician; Temp

The Role

Centreville, Maryland, United States

Outdoor Maintenance Technician (Full Time Temp) is responsible for assisting in the maintenance and upkeep of the Outdoor Grow. The technician assists the Maintenance team in routine and preventative maintenance of all equipment within the outdoor grow, as well as general cleaning and upkeep of the outdoor grow to ensure reliability of the equipment. The ideal candidate is well-rounded, with a strong understanding of electrical, plumbing, pneumatics, and HVAC as well as general facility maintenance and customer service skills.

In the event of no maintenance work outdoors, this person will be assisting in outdoor cultivation duties. You are a team player – driven by pride in your work and support for coworkers. Cannabis is a heavily regulated industry and requires all employees to follow safety and compliance regulations.

• Perform minor HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and repairs, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance as necessary.
• Assist in construction, preventative, routine, and breakdown maintenance and repairs on all equipment in the outdoor grow.
• Perform routine filter cleaning and replacement on HVAC units and other equipment throughout the outdoor grow.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Manager and Ops Manager to maintain inventory of equipment, parts, and supplies outdoors.
• Complete work orders as assigned and collaborate with work order requestors to ensure satisfactory completion of their requests.
• Perform minor repairs, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance on processing equipment in the outdoor grow.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and required training (Safety, Quality, Regulations, etc.).
• Unloading freight deliveries when needed.
• Escort visitors or vendors outdoors as needed.
• Perform other maintenance duties as requested.
• Help create a positive environment by maintaining a positive attitude and being self-motivated.
• Research, evaluate, and adapt to new methods to meet or exceed goals, or modify techniques based on applicable laws.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Must be able to perform essential functions of the role with extreme care and caution.
• Be aware of hazards in the workspace and actively correct safety hazards and risks.
• Retain and understand department-specific training.
• Report safety incidents/ concerns and comply with follow-up actions.
• Be compliant with area safety requirements, state regulations, and PPE requirements.
• Follow GMP, biosecurity, sanitation, and/or other quality and compliance requirements.
• Perform record keeping accurately and completely as directed by a lead or supervisor.
• Maintain and calibrate tools, equipment, and machinery as directed by a lead or supervisor.
• Report and escalate safety and quality concerns.

• Regularly required to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, climbing, squatting, kneeling, crawling, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while maintaining focus.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds (up to 100 pounds with assistance) and do so with extreme care when handling product.
• Must be able to work in environments with extreme cold and extreme heat for extended periods.
• Must be able to work in various weather conditions and at heights.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
• Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil).

• High school diploma or GED preferred;
  Associate’s degree or journeyman certification preferred.
• Forklift and Skid Steer certification.
• 5+ years’ experience in maintenance or a similar position preferred.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical, and general construction/carpentry.
• Highly knowledgeable with hand and power tools.
• Prior cannabis experience is not required.
• Experience with TPM and Lean Manufacturing preferred.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative, and able to work independently or with teams with keen judgment, common sense, and resourcefulness.
• Adapts and thrives in a…