Maintenance Technician

About the role

We are seeking an experienced, skilled and detail-oriented Tech to join our Maintenance team in a cannabis cultivation and processing facility. The Maintenance technician will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing systems to support cannabis production and its facility. Included: grow lighting, HVAC systems, environmental controls, electrical panels, processing equipment and general facility maintenance. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years experience in industrial or agricultural facility maintenance and possess strong troubleshooting skills with a focus on safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and Repair:
  • General facility maintenance, including drywall repair, painting, light plumbing repairs, order pick ups
  • Inspect, troubleshoot electrical systems, including: grow lighting, 24v irrigation systems, RO Skid, RTU’s, 277/480V panels, 120/208V panels
  • Perform routine maintenance on HVAC and Grow Equipment to ensure all components operate efficiently and safely
  • Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams and directions
• System Installation and Upgrades:
  • Assist installing, maintaining, modifying and/or repairing components such as: switches, relays, circuit breakers, wiring, fans, generators, RTU service, lighting systems, dehumidification systems, steam generating systems, pumps, ozone generation systems, etc.
  • Assist installing and configuring systems for new grow rooms, processing areas, and facility expansions
  • Upgrade and optimize existing systems to support energy efficiency and operational improvements
• Compliance and Safety:
  • Ensure all work adheres to local and state codes, as well as cannabis industry regulations
  • Follow OSHA and facility-specific safety protocols while maintaining a clean and hazard-free work environment
• Environmental Controls:
  • Work with Maintenance team on 24v irrigation and lighting panels
  • Work with the Maintenance team and environmental systems support to ensure proper functioning of temperature, humidity, and CO2 controls critical to cannabis cultivation
  • Maintain and repair backup power systems, including generators and battery backups
• Documentation and Reporting:
  • Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, and system upgrades
  • Report system status and issues to management, providing recommendations for improvements
  • Utilize MAINTAIN X for PM software and task management
• Team Collaboration:
  • Work closely with cultivation, processing, and facilities teams to minimize downtime and maintain seamless operations
  • Work independently efficiently
  • Help maintain consistent room turnover rate throughout the year
  • Provide support for equipment used in cannabis extraction, packaging, and other production processes
• Other Duties:
  • On call for emergency situations
  • Assist in inspecting contractor installation of electrical components and future projects

Requirements

• Education/Certification and Requirements:
  • EPA license (preferred)
  • Knowledgeable of state and local building codes and regulations
  • Additional certification in OSHA, HVAC, electrical, plumbing or controls systems is a plus
  • Own reliable transportation
  • Lift, push, pull 50+ lbs
  • Use a ladder, step stool, man hatch and lift
• Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Maintenance tech in commercial applications
  • Experience with Cannabis facilities is not a must but highly desirable
  • Familiarity with grow lighting systems (e.g., LED, HPS), climate control systems, and automated 24v irrigation systems is highly desirable
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities
  • Self-starter, aggressive work ethic, and ability to work with minimal supervision on some tasks
  • Basic computer and typing skills
  • Ability to respond calmly and clearly to emergency situations
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Demonstrates the ability to walk, stand, stoop, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, balance, climb and lift a maximum of 50lbs unassisted

Benefits

King City Gardens offers competitive health insurance to employees along with employee discounts at its dispensaries.

Pay

Posting pay $25 per hour.

Schedule

Hours are 0700–1545; however flexibility is a must. We will schedule projects for weekends. On-call for emergencies is required.