General Mechanic

Parallel; Medway (MA); On-site; USD 71,635,200 - 96,449,908; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Comprehensive benefits (medical/vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Parallel is seeking a General Mechanic at the Franklin Cultivation & Production Facility in Massachusetts. You will maintain building systems, perform preventive maintenance, and diagnose/repair mechanical and electrical issues.

The role requires 3+ years of maintenance experience, blueprints literacy, and CMMS familiarity. Benefits include comprehensive medical, 401(k) and time‑off options. This is a full‑time on‑site position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a maintenance vocational/technical school or an apprenticeship.
• Minimum 3 years experience in operation, repair and maintenance of building structures, systems, and equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Experience with CMMS systems.
• Proficiency with test meters and diagnostic equipment.
• Valid government-issued photo ID.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all personal, facility, and department safety standards are met.
• Operate, install, and maintain building electrical, heating, ventilation, overhead doors, and other mechanical systems including their controls.
• Analyze problems with equipment, make repairs and test for correct results.
• Assure proper operation of pumps, engines, motors, conveyors, compressors, and laboratory equipment.
• Repair existing structures according to work orders or verbal instructions.
• Perform basic plumbing work and electrical work.
• Practice preventive maintenance on electronic test equipment and tools.
• Support Facilities Maintenance with other essential duties as assigned.

Skills

Read blueprints

Hand & power tools

Analytical problem-solving

CMMS experience

Diagnostic equipment

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Maintenance vocational/technical school or apprenticeship

Tools

Test meters

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Location: Franklin Cultivation & Production Facility

Schedule Requirements: 4 day work week with 40 hours per week. Sunday through Thursday, 12:00PM - 8:30PM.

Everyone is welcome here. Each of us is unique, and that's what makes us amazing. We believe in inclusiveness and celebrating each person's individuality, because there's power in bringing people with different points of view and life experiences together. That's why we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO). All applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or sexual orientation. So, bring yourself and your best ideas; when we feel safe and comfortable being ourselves, there's no limit to what we can achieve.

IN A NUTSHELL

The General Mechanic ensures all personal, facility, and department safety standards are met. Operates, installs, and maintains components which make up the building as well as the building’s electrical, heating, ventilation, overhead doors, and other mechanical systems including their controls, but within the limits of their defined skill.

Parallel is one of the largest multi‑state cannabis companies in the world, owning and operating in three markets; Florida (Surterra Wellness), Massachusetts (NETA) and Texas (Surterra Wellness). If you enjoy companies that are growing, moving fast, and constantly challenging themselves to achieve more, then Parallel is for you. We work hard, lean on each other, and are passionate about a pretty ambitious vision … pioneering a new paradigm of what well‑being can be for all people, everywhere.

What You Will Be Doing

• Ensure all personal, facility, and department safety standards are met.
• Operate, install, and maintain building electrical, heating, ventilation, overhead doors, and other mechanical systems including their controls.
• Analyze problems with equipment, make repairs and test for correct results.
• Assure the proper operation of a wide variety of mechanical machines and devices including pumps, engines, motors, conveyors, compressors, and laboratory equipment.
• Repair existing structures according to work orders or verbal instructions by inspecting the work site to determine the materials, equipment, tool requirements, and method to be used.
• Perform basic plumbing work by repairing existing plumbing and pipelines, replacing washers in valves, installing plumbing fixtures.
• Perform basic electrical work.
• Practice preventive maintenance in maintaining electronic test equipment and mechanical tools.
• Contribute to the overall success of the Facilities Maintenance Department by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Experience And Skills You'll Bring

Required

• Age 21 or over
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Government‑Issued Photo ID
• Completion of a maintenance vocational/technical school or an apprenticeship program
• Minimum 3 years experience in the operation, repair and maintenance of building structures, systems, and equipment
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Previous experience with CMMS systems
• Proficient in the use of test meters and diagnostic equipment

Preferred

• Journeyman Class B, Systems Contractor Class C, or Systems Technician Class D.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and equipment.
• Working knowledge of motors, electrical controls, lighting, gas systems and building systems.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, changing, and challenging environment
• Exposure to bright light where eye protection is required
• Exposure to cannabis odor
• Exposure to skin contact with plants, to which some individuals may be allergic
• Exposure to moderate heat and humidity
• Must be able to sit, stand and perform repetitive actions with your hands for long periods of time
• Must be able to see color to discern color‑coded wiring
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Prolonged periods standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders or scaffolding

YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IF YOU…

• Are self‑motivated; micro‑managing isn't fun for anyone
• Roll your sleeves up and do the work; strategy is important, but so is getting stuff done
• Can work fast and be flexible; our industry is always changing
• Play nice with others; we collaborate with each other a lot
• Think creatively; sometimes, the "traditional" solution isn't the best one

What You Get

• Employee discount
• Consistent, reliable benefits; Full medical/vision/dental, 401(k) with possibility of a company match, access to company‑sponsored well‑being programs
• Balance and flexibility; paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Pet insurance
• Chance to make a difference; Employee Relief Fund, community volunteerism through our Parallel Cares program

PARALLEL IS UNITED BY OUR VISION, MISSION, & VALUES

Our Vision – why we exist – is to pioneer well‑being and improve the quality of life for humanity through the benefits of cannabinoids.

Our Mission – how we will do this – is to build a leading, global well‑being company through the best talent, our values, trusted and recognized brands, science and technology‑based innovation, and a relentless focus on execution and continuous improvement.

Our Values – Integrity | Collaboration | Alignment | Intentionality | Accountability | Agility

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

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