Lead HVAC Technician

Curaleaf; Taneytown (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead HVAC Technician, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining optimal environmental conditions for cannabis cultivation and processing. This position offers the opportunity to oversee the installation and maintenance of specialized HVAC systems, ensuring compliance with industry regulations while driving innovation in a high-growth environment. With a commitment to quality and corporate social responsibility, you will contribute to a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the cannabis industry. If you're passionate about HVAC systems and want to make a meaningful difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Competitive Pay and Benefits (Health, Dental Vision)

Generous PTO and Parental Leave

401(K) Retirement Plan

Life/AD&D Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

Community Involvement Initiatives

Employee Referral Bonuses

Product Discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on HVAC experience in commercial or industrial settings.
• Expertise in HVAC systems for controlled environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair HVAC systems for cultivation and processing.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and cannabis industry standards.

Skills

HVAC Systems Expertise

Problem-Solving

Regulatory Compliance Knowledge

Preventive Maintenance

Blueprint Interpretation

Environmental Control Understanding

Technical Procedures Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

EPA 608 Universal Certification

Tools

CMMS Software

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

Job description

At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.

Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.

Lead HVAC Technician

Job Type: Full-Time; Non Exempt
Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, very limited on-call hours
Pay Rate: Negotiable, based on experience
Location: Taneytown, MD 21787

Who You Are:

As the Lead HVAC Technician, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our cultivation, processing, and retail environments running at peak performance. You’ll oversee the installation, maintenance, and repair of specialized HVAC systems, ensuring precise temperature, humidity, and air quality levels—key factors in plant growth, product storage, and regulatory compliance.

Beyond keeping systems running smoothly, you'll manage preventive maintenance schedules, and optimize system efficiency. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), you’ll help maintain a controlled and reliable environment that supports both quality and compliance.

What You’ll Do:

• Install, maintain, and repair HVAC systems – Oversee climate control equipment, including air handlers, dehumidifiers, CO₂ systems, and ventilation units tailored for cannabis cultivation and processing.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues – Identify and resolve temperature, humidity, and airflow discrepancies to ensure optimal plant growth, product storage, and facility conditions.
• Perform preventive maintenance – Conduct regular inspections, calibrate automated systems, and optimize climate control for efficiency, compliance, and long-term reliability.
• Ensure regulatory compliance – Adhere to OSHA, EPA, and cannabis industry standards for HVAC operation, refrigerant handling, and workplace safety.
• Collaborate cross-functionally – Work with cultivation, processing, and retail teams to maintain ideal environmental conditions for product quality.
• Manage vendor relationships – Coordinate with contractors and suppliers for system upgrades, repairs, and inspections.
• Document and report performance – Maintain logs of system performance, maintenance activities, and compliance records to ensure operational transparency.
• Drive efficiency and cost savings – Partner with facility managers to implement HVAC solutions that reduce energy consumption and operating costs while maintaining climate consistency.

What You’ll Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• EPA 608 Universal certification (required)
• 5+ years of hands-on HVAC experience in installation, repair, and maintenance within commercial or industrial settings
• Expertise in HVAC systems, including air conditioning, dehumidification, and CO₂ enrichment for controlled environments
• Strong understanding of environmental controls, including VPD (vapor pressure deficit) management for indoor cultivation
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, equipment manuals, and technical procedures
• Problem-solving mindset, with the ability to diagnose HVAC inefficiencies and implement effective solutions
• Knowledge of industry regulations, with the ability to analyze and apply governmental HVAC standards
• Tech-savvy approach, with experience using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) software for work orders, data tracking, and inventory management

Even Better If…

• You have an HVAC/R Technician Certification (that’s a plus!)
• You've worked on AAON units, 70-ton unit
• You’ve worked in climate-controlled environments like agriculture, food processing, or the cannabis industry
• You’re familiar with cannabis industry regulations related to air quality and climate control
• You know your way around Building Management Systems (BMS) and how they integrate with HVAC systems
• You have experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)—installing, troubleshooting, and programming them
• You’re comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite to stay organized and keep track of reports and documentation

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Outdoor environmental conditions may be hot, cold, rain, snow or other natural weather phenomena.

What We Offer:

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Competitive Pay and Benefits (Health, Dental Vision)
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Life/AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Community Involvement Initiatives
• Employee Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Not all benefits listed above are available to all employees at all locations.

Curaleaf Awards and Achievements:

• 2023 Ragan’s Top Places to Work
• 2022 TIME100 Most Influential Companies
• 2020 Cannabis Doing Good’s Good Neighbor Award
• 2020 Minorities for Medical Marijuana’s Diversity & Inclusion Award

Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.