Facility Cleaning Technician

Smith Farms North; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Farms North is seeking a Facility Cleaning Technician to keep common areas clean, sanitary, and welcoming within the Minnesota facility. The role covers hallways, restrooms, employee break rooms, and other approved spaces, excluding plant areas.

Duties include routine and deep cleaning, waste removal, and supply coordination. The work is part of a small, hands-on team focused on compliance and quality.

Qualifications

• Prior commercial cleaning, custodial, housekeeping, sanitation, or facilities experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining consistent cleanliness standards.
• Ability to follow written cleaning procedures, chemical labels, safety instructions, and verbal direction.
• Ability to work independently, manage assigned tasks, and complete routine work without continuous supervision.
• Dependable, punctual, and respectful of employees working throughout the facility.
• Ability to recognize and report supply, maintenance, sanitation, or safety concerns.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds with/without accommodation.
• Must be 21+ and pass the required state background check.

Responsibilities

• Remove dust from surfaces on HVAC units and overhead fixtures in hallways and rooms without plant material.
• Sweep and mop floors in hallways and rooms without plant material.
• Vacuum rugs and floor coverings.
• Wipe and dust artwork, frames, and surfaces in hallways/restrooms.
• Maintain a consistent cleaning schedule and complete assigned work thoroughly.

Skills

Commercial cleaning

Attention to detail

Follow procedures

Independent work

Dependable

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Job description

Company Overview:

Smith Farms North is a vertically integrated microbusiness located in the heart of Minnesota's Northwoods. We cultivate premium flower and produce handcrafted solventless products under the Trail brand family, including Trail Joints, Trail Chews, and Trail Vapors. Our co-located retail storefront, Trailhead Cannabis Company, offers a rustic, welcoming consumer experience. Together, we're building a new standard in Minnesota cannabis: rooted in craft, guided by compliance, and shaped by the natural beauty of our surroundings.

We're not a corporate machine. We're a small team doing meaningful work, blending agriculture, manufacturing, and retail into something exceptional. If you're dependable, detail-oriented, and take pride in creating a clean and well-maintained workplace, this might be the place for you.

Position Overview:

The Facility Cleaning Technician is responsible for maintaining clean, sanitary, organized, and welcoming common areas throughout the Smith Farms North facility.

This is a hands-on role focused on routine and deep cleaning of hallways, restrooms, the employee break room, and other approved rooms that do not contain plant material. The position also supports supply restocking and removal of general trash and cardboard.

The Facility Cleaning Technician follows established cleaning procedures, uses supplies and equipment safely, and communicates facility or supply concerns to the Park Superintendent. Vegetation and cannabis waste are handled by designated team members and are not part of this role.

Schedule:

Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (up to 30 hours per week)

Responsibilities:

Facility Cleaning

• Remove dust from accessible surfaces on HVAC units, dehumidifiers, sprinkler pipes, and related overhead fixtures in hallways and approved rooms that do not contain plant material
• Sweep and mop floors in hallways and approved rooms that do not contain plant material
• Vacuum rugs and floor coverings throughout assigned areas
• Wipe and dust artwork, frames, and other surfaces in hallways and restrooms
• Maintain a consistent cleaning schedule and complete assigned work thoroughly and efficiently

Restroom Cleaning & Restocking

• Deep clean and sanitize toilets, sinks, counters, fixtures, and other restroom surfaces
• Sweep and mop restroom floors using approved cleaning products and procedures
• Refill paper towels, toilet paper, soap, and other restroom supplies as needed
• Empty restroom trash receptacles and replace liners
• Monitor restrooms for cleanliness, supply needs, plumbing concerns, or damage and report issues promptly
• Maintain clean, orderly, and fully stocked restrooms throughout the workweek
• Use cleaning tools and supplies in a manner that prevents cross-contamination between restrooms and other facility areas

Employee Break Room Cleaning

• Clean and sanitize the sink, countertops, tables, and other shared surfaces
• Clean the coffee pot and microwave, including interior and exterior surfaces as appropriate
• Wipe and clean the exterior of the refrigerator
• Sweep and mop break room floors and remove crumbs, spills, and loose debris
• Empty trash receptacles, replace liners, and maintain a clean and welcoming shared space

Waste Removal & Facility Support

• Empty general trash cans throughout assigned facility areas and replace liners
• Collect loose garbage and cardboard and transport it safely to the appropriate dumpsters or recycling areas
• Break down cardboard when needed and keep disposal areas orderly
• Maintain cleaning carts, tools, and supplies in clean, organized, and designated storage areas
• Notify the supervisor when cleaning products, paper goods, liners, or other supplies need to be reordered

Safety, Sanitation & Compliance

• Follow all facility access restrictions and clean only approved rooms that do not contain plant material unless specifically directed otherwise
• Do not handle or dispose of vegetation, cannabis, or regulated product waste; immediately notify the appropriate team member when such material is identified
• Follow product instructions, required PPE, and safe practices when using cleaning chemicals, ladders, step stools, and equipment
• Place appropriate warning signs around wet floors or active cleaning areas and promptly report safety or maintenance concerns
• Follow company sanitation, security, and compliance procedures at all times

Required Skills/Abilities

• Prior commercial cleaning, custodial, housekeeping, sanitation, or facilities experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining consistent cleanliness standards
• Ability to follow written cleaning procedures, chemical labels, safety instructions, and verbal direction
• Ability to work independently, manage assigned tasks, and complete routine work without continuous supervision
• Dependable, punctual, and respectful of employees working throughout the facility
• Ability to recognize and report supply, maintenance, sanitation, or safety concerns
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and regularly bend, reach, twist, push, pull, and perform repetitive movements; ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to safely use cleaning tools, vacuums, mops, step stools, and approved cleaning products
• Must be 21+ and pass the required state background check

This Role Is Right For You If...

• You take pride in creating a clean, sanitary, and welcoming workplace
• You notice dust, spills, clutter, and supply needs before others do
• You are comfortable working independently and following a consistent cleaning routine
• You can perform detailed, repetitive, and physically active work throughout your shift
• You are dependable, discreet, and respectful while working around employees and operational areas
• You understand that cleanliness, safety, and compliance all matter in a regulated facility