Facilities Technician - Overnight Shift (Cannabis Cultivation Facility)

Live-Parallel; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discount

401(k) enrollment

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Live-Parallel seeks a hands-on Facilities Technician for its overnight shift at a new cannabis cultivation facility in Gainesville, FL. You’ll maintain critical building systems, uphold safety standards, and support daily operations for a fast-paced cultivation team.

The role requires 2–3 years of maintenance experience, ability to read blueprints, and proficiency with tools and diagnostic meters. Join a growing industry leader and advance with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid government-issued photo ID required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility and ensure operational excellence by meeting safety standards.
• Operate, install, troubleshoot, and maintain building components and systems (electrical, HVAC, overhead doors, etc.).
• Diagnose equipment issues, perform repairs, validate successful operation after maintenance.
• Support pumps, engines, motors, conveyors, compressors, laboratory equipment, and other mechanical systems.
• Repair and maintain facility structures based on work orders and needs.
• Perform basic plumbing repairs including fixture installations and valve/pipeline maintenance.
• Perform basic electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Complete preventative maintenance tasks on tools and testing equipment.
• Accurately document maintenance activities and support continuous improvement.
• Assist with additional facility maintenance projects as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Hand & power tools

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics with meters

Documentation

Safety standards

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Maintenance vocational/technical program

Journeyman Class B / Systems Contractor / Technician certifications

Tools

CMMS

Test meters

Job description

Facilities Technician - Overnight Shift (Cannabis Cultivation Facility)

Schedule & Hours: 5:30 PM - 4:30 AM, 4 day work week with a 10 hour work day

Join a Growing Cannabis Cultivation Team

Are you a hands-on problem solver who enjoys keeping facilities running at peak performance? We're seeking a Facilities Technician to join our brand-new cannabis cultivation facility in Gainesville, Florida supporting our Surterra Wellness 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?

• Be part of the launch of anew cultivation facility in Gainesville
• 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 facility
• Help shape the future of a rapidly growing industry

Ready to Grow With Us?

If you're a dependable maintenance professional looking to join an exciting and rapidly growing cannabis cultivation operation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to quality, innovation, safety, and operational excellence.

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.

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