Cultivation Maintenance Technician

Pleasantrees; Harrison Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Pleasantrees seeks a Cultivation Maintenance Technician in Harrison Twp, Michigan. You will maintain HVAC, dehumidification, environmental controls and facility systems to protect crop conditions and safety across two cultivation sites.

You will perform preventative maintenance, document work, coordinate contractors, and assist with janitorial duties in non‑production areas. Strong mechanical and electrical basics are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade training preferred.
• 3+ years of hands-on commercial/industrial facility maintenance experience preferred.
• HVAC maintenance or troubleshooting experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain and troubleshoot HVAC, ventilation and dehumidification equipment.
• Monitor environmental alarms and address conditions affecting plant health.
• Perform preventative maintenance on filters, pumps, motors and conveyors.
• Address plumbing, irrigation, pumps and valve issues; engage licensed trades as needed.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues; do not perform regulated work without licensure.
• Maintain work orders, logs and spare-parts inventory; document and report repairs.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical basics

Maintenance logs

Digital work orders

Safety & PPE

Education

High school diploma

Trade school or technical training

Tools

MS Excel

Building automation systems

Maintenance software

Job description

Job Title: Cultivation Maintenance Technician
Reports To: General Manager of Cultivation
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Location: Harrison Twp., Michigan - assigned to cultivation facilities (two sites)

Meet Pleasantrees

Founded in 2018 and rooted in Michigan, Pleasantrees is committed to cultivating the highest quality cannabis, building trust in our communities and lasting relationships with our guests. Midwestern through and through, we are committed to delivering warm, thoughtful, and exceptional service at every turn. We respect the power of the plant and the people who use it. We work hard so our customers can enjoy Better Moments, Built on Purpose.

Position Summary

The Cultivation Maintenance Technician reports to the General Manager of Cultivation and provides hands‑on maintenance and troubleshooting support across Pleasantrees' two cultivation facilities. The position helps maintain reliable HVAC, dehumidification, environmental controls, mechanical, plumbing, irrigation and building systems to protect crop conditions, employee safety and production continuity. The technician partners with Cultivation leadership, documents work, performs preventative maintenance, and coordinates qualified contractors for specialized or licensed repairs. Occasional support at other company facilities may be assigned by the General Manager of Cultivation. The position also performs routine janitorial duties in shared and non‑production facility areas to support cleanliness, safety and day‑to‑day operations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain and troubleshoot commercial HVAC, ventilation, dehumidification and related equipment; identify temperature, humidity and airflow issues and escalat complex repairs appropriately.
• Monitor environmental‑control alarms, sensors and equipment performance; partner with Cultivation leadership to address conditions that could affect plant health or operations.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on filters, belts, coils, condensate drains, pumps, motors, fans and other facility equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and company SOPs.
• Diagnose and address routine plumbing, water distribution, irrigation support, pump, valve, drainage and leak issues within qualifications; engage licensed trades when required.
• Troubleshoot basic electrical and mechanical equipment issues, including lighting, switches, controls and motors; do not perform regulated work without required authorization or licensing.
• Maintain accurate work orders, inspection logs, equipment service histories, vendor records and critical spare‑parts inventories; recommend repairs and replacements.
• Respond to urgent equipment failures and environmental alarms, communicate production risks promptly and coordinate after‑hours vendor response when assigned.
• Assist with facility inspections, sanitation, safe maintenance access, equipment installation and improvement projects; follow site biosecurity and contamination‑control procedures.
• Perform light janitorial upkeep in assigned common areas, corridors, restrooms, breakrooms and maintenance spaces, including sweeping, mopping, wiping surfaces, removing trash and replenishing basic supplies.
• Clean up routine maintenance debris and minor nonhazardous spills using approved procedures; promptly report hazardous spills, pest concerns, leaks or sanitation issues requiring specialized response.
• Coordinate cleaning priorities with Cultivation leadership and follow site‑specific sanitation, chemical‑handling, PPE and biosecurity protocols; do not substitute routine janitorial cleaning for required cultivation sanitation or specialized remediation.
• Observe lockout/tagout, PPE, ladder and elevated‑work safety requirements; report hazards and follow applicable safety, building and cannabis regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate supply procurement and contractor visits with the General Manager of Cultivation communicate status and expected downtime to affected teams.

Technical Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of commercial HVAC and dehumidification systems, including troubleshooting airflow, temperature and humidity issues.
• Mechanical aptitude across pumps, motors, fans, plumbing and facility equipment; familiarity with basic electrical diagnostics and safe troubleshooting boundaries.
• Ability to interpret equipment manuals, service instructions, basic schematics and maintenance logs.
• Comfort using digital work orders, spreadsheets and maintenance tracking systems; familiarity with building automation or environmental monitoring systems is a plus.
• Strong prioritization, communication and problem‑solving skills in a production‑critical environment.

Education & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade school or relevant technical training preferred.
• At least 3 years of hands‑on commercial/industrial facility maintenance or closely related mechanical experience preferred; relevant cultivation or controlled‑environment agriculture experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated commercial HVAC maintenance or troubleshooting experience strongly preferred.
• Relevant electrical, plumbing, mechanical or HVAC credentials are advantageous; any work requiring licensure must be performed by properly qualified personnel.
• Must be at least 21 years old and meet applicable cannabis industry eligibility and company screening requirements.
• Ability to travel locally between cultivation facilities and supply stores; valid driver's license and reliable transportation is required.
• Ability to respond to occasional but mostly infrequent urgent facility needs (night or weekend emergency).
• Work is performed in active cultivation and industrial environments with variable temperatures, humidity, odors, noise and equipment hazards. Duties may require prolonged standing and walking, bending, crouching, climbing ladders, and lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, with reasonable accommodation where applicable. Roof or elevated work must follow applicable training, fall‑protection and safety requirements.