Facilities Technician (Cannabis Cultivation Facility)

Live Parallel; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k enrollment

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Parallel is seeking a Facilities Technician to join our cannabis cultivation and production facility in Franklin, Massachusetts, supporting critical building systems and daily operations while maintaining a safe work environment.

You will tackle mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building maintenance challenges, ensure safety standards, and contribute to operational excellence in a fast-paced setting. Applicants typically have 2–3 years of maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid government-issued photo ID.
• 2–3 years of experience maintaining and repairing building systems, equipment, and structures.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency using test meters and diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility and building systems to ensure operational excellence.
• Operate, install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical, HVAC, doors, and mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose equipment issues and perform repairs; verify successful operation after maintenance.
• Support pumps, engines, motors, conveyors, compressors, lab equipment, and other systems.
• Repair and maintain facility structures based on work orders.
• Perform basic plumbing repairs and valve/pipeline maintenance.
• Perform basic electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Complete preventative maintenance on tools and testing equipment.
• Document maintenance activities and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Test meters

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Facilities Technician

Location: Franklin, MA
Start Date: October 12, 2026
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 3:30 PM-12:00 AM
Pay Rate: $24.99 -$33.66 per hour depending on experience

Join a Growing Industry

Are you a hands-on problem solver who enjoys keeping facilities running at peak performance? We're seeking a Facilities Technician to join our cannabis cultivation and production facility in Franklin, Massachusetts supporting our NETA market. In this role, you'll help maintain critical building systems, ensure a safe working environment, and support daily operations that contribute to the success of our cultivation team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with maintenance experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys tackling a variety of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building maintenance challenges.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Facilities Technician, you'll play a key role in maintaining the facility and ensuring operational excellence by:

• Ensuring all personal, facility, and departmental safety standards are consistently met.
• Operating, installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining building components and systems, including electrical, HVAC, overhead doors, and other mechanical equipment.
• Diagnosing equipment issues, performing repairs, and validating successful operation after maintenance.
• Supporting the operation and maintenance of pumps, engines, motors, conveyors, compressors, laboratory equipment, and other mechanical systems.
• Repairing and maintaining facility structures based on work orders and operational needs.
• Performing basic plumbing repairs, including fixture installations, valve repairs, and pipeline maintenance.
• Performing basic electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Completing preventative maintenance tasks on mechanical tools and electronic testing equipment.
• Accurately documenting maintenance activities and supporting continuous improvement efforts.
• Assisting with additional facility maintenance projects and responsibilities as needed.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid government-issued photo ID
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience maintaining and repairing building systems, equipment, and structures
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Experience using hand tools and power tools safely and effectively
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency using test meters and diagnostic equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman Class B, Systems Contractor Class C, or Systems Technician Class D certification
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems
• Experience with motors, electrical controls, lighting systems, gas systems, and commercial building equipment
• Completion of a maintenance vocational/technical program or recognized apprenticeship
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Exposure to bright lighting where eye protection may be required
• Exposure to cannabis odor
• Exposure to direct plant contact; some individuals may experience allergies
• Exposure to moderate heat and humidity
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods
• Ability to distinguish color-coded wiring
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to climb ladders and work from elevated platforms or scaffolding when necessary

Why Join Parallel?

• Opportunity for career growth within one of the nation's leading cannabis companies
• Benefits and Perks: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Employee discount, 401k enrollment, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet Insurance, and more!
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Gain hands-on experience in large-scale commercial cannabis cultivation and production facility
• Help shape the future of a rapidly growing industry

PAY TRANSPARENCY NOTICE

In compliance with Massachusetts pay transparency laws, the pay range for this position is $24.99 to $33.66 per hour (Pay Grade S10). Compensation within this range will be based on skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Disclaimer

Parallel reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this job description. Your employment with Parallel is a voluntary one and is subject to termination by you or Parallel at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this document shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Parallel associates.

NETA Pay Range

$24.99—$33.66 USD