Cultivation Facilities Support Engineer

Theuniversityunion; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Theuniversityunion seeks a Cultivation Facilities Support Engineer to provide operational support for cultivation infrastructure, maintenance, and equipment repair. The role focuses on plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems that affect plant health and environmental stability, escalating issues to leadership as needed.

You will maintain safe, functional grow environments, perform preventive maintenance, and collaborate on campus projects to minimize downtime and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must successfully complete all required background checks.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Marijuana Establishment Agent Registration Card.
• High school diploma, trade school certification, or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with plumbing, HVAC, or electrical systems is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and schematics.
• Basic to intermediate IT and environmental monitoring systems understanding.
• Able to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance within cultivation areas, including lighting equipment in grow rooms and support spaces.
• Repair and maintain doors, locks, and walls within cultivation rooms.
• Inspect and troubleshoot electrical systems, lighting circuits, and control wiring for grow equipment.
• Perform HVAC maintenance including climate control systems, air handlers, dehumidifiers, fans, and ducting.
• Maintain cultivation plumbing systems, irrigation lines, and nutrient delivery infrastructure.
• Diagnose electrical, HVAC, and plumbing issues and escalate as needed.
• Install and maintain equipment essential to cultivation operations.
• Support construction/renovation projects impacting cultivation environments.
• Follow cultivation SOPs, safety protocols, and training requirements.

Skills

Plumbing

HVAC

Electrical systems

Environmental monitoring

IT literacy

Education

High school diploma

Trade school certification

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

• Location 195 Willis Carrier Canyon,Mesquite, NV, 89027,United States
• Base Pay $20.00 / Hour
• Job Category Staff
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

Department: Cultivation FLSA Status: Non - Exempt Work Status: Full-Time Reports To: Senior Director of Cultivation Dotted - Line Reporting: Director of Production & Campus Operations

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Reporting Structure and Functional Alignment

Organizational Cultivation Reporting Line: Cultivation Facilities Support Engineer > Senior Director of Cultivation

The Cultivation Facilities Support Engineer maintains a dotted - line reporting relationship to the Director of Production & Campus Operations for coordination related to shared facility infrastructure, campus systems, and cross - departmental maintenance priorities. Dotted-line coordination does not change formal reporting authority, performance management, or disciplinary oversight.

Position Summary

Following company policies and under the direction of cultivation leadership, the Cultivation Facilities Support Engineer provides operational support to the Cultivation Department through facility maintenance, cultivation infrastructure support, and equipment repair. This role has a strong technical focus on plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems that directly impact plant health, environmental stability, and regulatory compliance.

The Cultivation Facilities Support Engineer supports cultivation operations by maintaining safe, functional, and compliant grow environments and by promptly identifying , addressing, and escalating infrastructure issues that may impact cultivation performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance within cultivation areas, including replacing lighting equipment in grow rooms, vegetative rooms, and support spaces.

Repair and maintain locks, door hardware, secure - entry components, walls, base molding, and partitions within cultivation rooms.

Inspect, maintain , and troubleshoot cultivation - related electrical systems, including lighting circuits, environmental control wiring, breakers, outlets, and power distribution for grow equipment.

Perform minor to intermediate HVAC maintenance and repairs, including monitoring grow - room climate systems and supporting repairs to air handlers, mini - splits , dehumidifiers, fans, and ducting.

Assist with calibration and tuning of environmental control and climate systems.

Maintain and support cultivation plumbing systems, including irrigation and fertigation lines, drainage systems, reservoirs, valves, emitters, fittings, water filtration, and nutrient delivery infrastructure.

Diagnose electrical, HVAC, and plumbing issues impacting plant environments and escalate findings to the Senior Director of Cultivation as appropriate .

Install and maintain appliances, equipment, and devices essential to cultivation operations.

Support the repair and upkeep of structural elements within cultivation spaces to ensure areas remain functional, clean, and compliant.

Perform preventive maintenance on cultivation machinery and mechanical systems, including fans, motors, pumps, irrigation and fertigation systems, HVAC components, and electrical fixtures.

Communicate preventive maintenance schedules to cultivation leadership to minimize downtime and operational disruption.

Collaborate with cultivation leadership and campus operations during construction or renovation projects impacting cultivation environments.

Report facility, equipment, or environmental issues to cultivation leadership in a timely manner .

Follow all Cultivation Department SOPs, safety protocols, and training requirements.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Schedule and Work Hours

Flexible schedule based on operational and facility needs, including emergency response, off - hours repairs, coverage of vacant shifts, and support during critical cultivation periods as required .

Compliance and Continuing Eligibility

Employment is contingent upon ongoing compliance with company policies, applicable local, state, and federal regulations, and maintenance of all required licenses, registrations, and work authorizations. Employees must adhere to all safety, facility, and cultivation SOPs as a condition of continued employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable law.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must successfully complete all required background checks.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Marijuana Establishment Agent Registration Card.

High school diploma, trade school certification, or equivalent preferred.

Previous maintenance experience with demonstrated competency in plumbing, HVAC, or electrical systems strongly preferred.

Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals.

Basic to intermediate understanding of IT and environmental monitoring systems used in cultivation operations.

Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, verbally and in writing.

Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment when troubleshooting technical issues.

Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety and compliance requirements.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered, including internal experience.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Cultivation environment where cannabis plants and cannabis products are present. Employees in this position may be exposed to live cannabis plants, plant material, strong odors, dust, elevated humidity, and warm temperatures.

Physical requirements include standing, walking, sitting, bending, twisting, climbing, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions. Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds (up to 100 pounds with assistance ). Requires frequent and safe use of hand and power tools.