Facilities Maintenance Technician

Savvyherb; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

401K with company match

Health insurance

Dental and vision

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

The Cannabist Company (d.b.a gLeaf) in Frederick, MD is seeking a Facility Repairs and Maintenance Technician to install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and support day-to-day facility operations.

The role requires a high school diploma and 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, strong safety focus, teamwork, and the ability to work overtime or on-call as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. 3–5 years industrial work experience preferred.
• Ability to install, program, and troubleshoot variable frequency drives.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and minimal supervision.
• Committed to safety practices and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and building systems.
• Maintain the condition of mechanical systems and facilities grounds.
• Work with contractors and vendors; on-call for emergency service calls.
• Occasional night rounds and handling of light maintenance tasks.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Lathe mills

Grinders

Hand tools

Motorized lifts

Power tools

Job description

• The Facility Repairs and Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment, performing preventive maintenance, handling emergency calls, and maintaining the facility’s grounds and buildings.
• The role requires at least a high school diploma, 3–5 years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience, strong organizational skills, ability to work with minimal supervision, and a commitment to safety and quality.
• Physical demands include prolonged sitting/standing, repetitive motions, climbing, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; the position may involve overtime and on-call responsibilities.
• The Cannabist Company (d.b.a gLeaf) is a leading multi-state cannabis cultivator and manufacturer with 77 operating facilities, recognized for comprehensive benefits, training, diversity initiatives, and a competitive compensation package for employees.

The Facility Repairs and Maintenance Technician works closely with the facility leadership team to assist with day-to-day maintenance and custodial work of the cultivation / manufacturing facility. The Technician position requires a highly organized, conscientious, reliable professional who will be discreet with sensitive information and has strong attention to detail.

Major Areas of Responsibility include:

• Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs all electrical equipment as needed.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Maintains the condition of all mechanical systems.
• Works with contractors and vendors.
• Performs troubleshooting and repairs on mechanical systems.
• Handles emergency service calls after business hours on an on-call rotation.
• Performs mechanical maintenance and building maintenance as required, using handtools motorized lifts and machine tools such as lathe mills, grinders, etc.
• Gathers and disposes of rubbish and waste materials by hand or with the use of poweredequipment.
• Makes rounds of buildings and grounds at regular intervals at night; inspects doors,windows, and locks to see that they are properly and securely fastened.
• Observes appearances and conditions of premises and equipment; reports needed repairs,safety hazards, or conditions requiring outside vendor services.
• Loads and unloads supplies, and moves heavy furniture and equipment using dollies,handcarts, or power equipment. Replaces light bulbs and fuses.
• May perform ground maintenance including removal of snow from sidewalks, saltingwalkways, mowing small areas of grass, trimming shrubs, etc., at an office site.
• Other duties as needed/required to meet goals.

Minimum Qualifications (Skills, Knowledge & Abilities):

• All applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent. 3 – 5 years industrial work experience preferred, preferably in a manufacturing industry.
• Ability to install, program, and troubleshoot variable frequency drives.
• Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work. Work effectively with minimalsupervision.
• You will regard safety as a core value; serve as role model for other employees andencourage adherence to safety practices, policies and procedures.
• You will need to have strong service and quality focus; address issues effectively whenproblems arise and take initiative to understand root cause, then communicate / educationteam in a timely manner.
• You will need be able and willing to work overtime, including short-notice requests.

Travel: 0

FLSA status: Non-exempt Additional Abilities Required:

• The job requires physical activity, including prolonged sitting, standing, repetitivebending, climbing, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds (or more with a coworker).Good visual acuity, hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and ability to performrepetitive motions with accuracy is required. The noise level in the work environment isusually moderate.
• Note: Nothing in this job description restricts the company’s right to assign or reassignduties and responsibilities to this position at any time. Reasonable accommodations maybe made in appropriate circumstances to enable individuals to perform the essentialfunctions of the position

About The Cannabist Company (d.b.a gLeaf):

The Cannabist Company , formerly known as Columbia Care , is one of the most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and providers of cannabis products and related services, with licenses in 12 U.S. jurisdictions. The Company operates 77 facilities including 61 dispensaries and 16 cultivation and manufacturing facilities, including those under development. Columbia Care , now The Cannabist Company , is one of the original multi-state providers of cannabis in the U.S. and now delivers industry-leading products and services to both the medical and adult-use markets. In 2021, the Company launched Cannabist, its retail brand, creating a national dispensary network that leverages proprietary technology platforms. The company offers products spanning flower, edibles, oils and tablets, and manufactures popular brands including Seed & Strain, Triple Seven, Hedy, gLeaf, Classix, Press, and Amber. For more information, please visit www.cannabistcompany.com .

Recognized for its comprehensive benefits, ongoing training opportunities and commitment to diversity and equity inclusion both internally and with external vendors, The Cannabist Company has earned a spot on mg Magazine’s America’s Top Cannabis Industry Employers list.

The Cannabist Company provides full-time employees with an excellent benefits and compensation package including but not limited to competitive wages, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, 401K with company match, multiple health plan choices, dental, vision, pet and life insurances, 100% paid short-term disability, optional long-term disability insurance and more!

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