Maintenance Journeyman Technician

King City Gardens; Forest Park (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental after 30 days

Job summary

King City Gardens is seeking a skilled Maintenance Journeyman Technician for our cannabis cultivation and processing facility in Cincinnati, OH. The role focuses on maintaining mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and facility systems, with preventive maintenance and keen problem-solving to minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of industrial or facility maintenance experience, current trade certifications, and the ability to read technical docs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience.
• Current trade certifications or licenses appropriate to assigned work.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and perform preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and facility systems; perform preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Complete general repairs, including drywall, painting, minor plumbing, and other facility maintenance.
• Maintain grow lighting, irrigation, RO skids, RTUs, electrical panels, pumps, fans, dehumidifiers, generators, backup power, and production equipment.
• Read blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and manuals to diagnose issues and complete repairs.
• Install, modify, and upgrade wiring and equipment; support new grow rooms and facility expansions.
• Monitor temperature, humidity, and CO₂ systems to support cultivation and turnover.
• Follow OSHA standards, safety practices, building codes, and company procedures.
• Document inspections and repairs in MaintainX; report issues and improvements.
• Assist with contractor inspections, supply pickups, and other maintenance projects.
• Work independently and with minimal supervision; participate in on-call maintenance as needed.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Documentation skills

Safety knowledge

On-call readiness

Teamwork

Education

Trade certifications or licenses

Job description

Base Hours: Monday - Friday: 7am - 3:45pm (Must be flexible to fit business needs; including weekends and on call emergencies)

Pay: $25 per hour

Address: 12171 Omniplex Ct, Cincinnati, OH 45240 (Must be able to travel to our other locations as needed)

Company Info:

King City Gardens (KCG) is a rapidly growing cannabis company founded in 2023, and we’re just getting started! We are a Level 1 cultivator serving both the medical and recreational cannabis markets, operating out of a 60,000 square foot facility, with 25,000 square feet currently under canopy and only plans to keep expanding. We also have 3 dispensaries under The Garden brand in Sycamore Township, Camp Washington, and Colerain, our upcoming flagship location. If that wasn’t exciting enough, we recently partnered with Jeeter to manufacture the #1 pre-roll in the world! With big things happening across cultivation, retail, and manufacturing, KCG is the place to grow, make an impact, and help shape the future of the cannabis industry!

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Journeyman Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install equipment and facility systems within our cannabis cultivation and processing facility. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of industrial, commercial, agricultural, or facility maintenance experience, strong mechanical and electrical skills, and relevant trade certifications or licenses.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and facility systems; perform preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Complete general repairs, including drywall, painting, minor plumbing, and other facility maintenance.
• Maintain grow lighting (LED/HPS), 24V irrigation systems, RO skids, RTUs, electrical panels (120/208V and 277/480V), pumps, fans, dehumidifiers, generators, backup power, and production equipment.
• Read blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals to diagnose issues and complete repairs.
• Install, modify, and upgrade wiring, switches, relays, breakers, lighting, environmental controls, and other equipment; support new grow rooms, processing areas, and facility expansions.
• Monitor temperature, humidity, and CO₂ systems to support cultivation and maintain consistent room turnover.
• Support cultivation, extraction, processing, packaging, and facility operations while minimizing downtime.
• Follow OSHA standards, electrical safety practices, building codes, DCC regulations, and company procedures.
• Document inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance in MaintainX; report issues and recommend improvements.
• Assist with contractor inspections, supply pickups, and other maintenance projects.
• Work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision; participate in on-call emergency maintenance as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant maintenance experience.
• Current trade certifications or licenses appropriate to assigned work.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and perform preventive maintenance.
• Knowledge of workplace safety, building codes, and applicable regulations.
• Basic computer skills and accurate documentation abilities.
• Reliable transportation and availability for on-call emergencies.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman-level trade experience or additional technical certifications.
• EPA certification or license.
• HVAC/R, electrical, plumbing, PLC, automation, or BAS/BMS experience.
• Experience with irrigation, environmental controls, dehumidification, generators, backup power, and water filtration systems.
• Background in cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, production, or regulated industrial environments.

Physical Requirements

• Lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds without assistance.
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, climb, and balance as needed.
• Safely use ladders, step stools, lifts, and access hatches.
• Work in cultivation rooms, processing areas, mechanical spaces, and other operational environments while following required PPE and safety procedures.

Division of Cannabis Control Requirements

Must be 21+, pass a background check, and obtain and maintain a DCC employee badge.

Ability to meet background screening requirements consistent with Ohio cannabis industry standards.

Full-time associates are eligible for health, vision, and dental plans after 30 days.