Maintenance Lead

Savvyherb; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Savvyherb is seeking a Maintenance Lead to guide Maintenance Specialists in our cannabis cultivation facility, performing installation, inspection, and routine upkeep of machines and equipment with hands-on leadership.

The role includes managing maintenance schedules, assisting with CMMS implementation, training new hires, and maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant work environment in a full-time warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• One year of maintenance experience in a production facility.
• Basic electrical/HVAC/plumbing knowledge required.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks and work in a cannabis facility per regulations.

Responsibilities

• Guide incoming and current maintenance specialists with best practices.
• Troubleshoot electrical, structural, plumbing, and equipment issues.
• Assist in CMMS implementation and administration for the location.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Physical endurance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

• The Maintenance Lead role involves guiding and supporting Maintenance Specialists in a cannabis cultivation facility, performing installation, inspection, routine upkeep, and repair of machines and equipment, with a hands-on leadership approach.
• Key responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical, plumbing, structural issues, managing maintenance schedules, assisting with new hire training, implementing CMMS, maintaining quality control, and ensuring a safe, clean working environment.
• Minimum qualifications require at least one year of maintenance experience in a production setting, basic electrical/HVAC/plumbing knowledge, physical ability to perform demanding tasks, and compliance with cannabis industry regulations.
• The job entails working in a warehouse environment with exposure to mechanical parts, varying temperatures, and moderate noise, requiring physical endurance such as standing for long periods, climbing ladders up to 25 feet, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

The Maintenance Lead provides guidance and specialized skill support to Maintenance Specialists. In addition, will support facilities maintenance operations within a cannabis cultivation facility. As a Maintenance Lead, you are responsible for completing assigned maintenance tasks involving basic installation, inspection, and routine upkeep and repair of machines and equipment.

This is a full-time position at $20/hr

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to incoming and current maintenance specialists by showing tips, tricks, and best practices.
• Help Maintenance Specialists understand and follow departmental processes.
• Aid Assistant Maintenance and Maintenance Manager with new hire training.
• Assist in the development and implementation of CMMS for the maintenance department and act as point of contact for CMMS administration for assigned location.
• Troubleshoot minor maintenance issues involving electrical, structural, plumbing, and equipment repair/replacement.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly checklists.
• Be a hands-on leader while assisting in the completion of the PM program as well as the troubleshooting, repair and general maintenance work on the facilities, equipment and grounds.
• Document and troubleshoot minor maintenance issues involving electrical, structural, plumbing, and equipment repair and replacement.
• Report all maintenance issues to Maintenance Manager.
• Maintain record of scheduled maintenance procedures.
• Perform custodial functions to clean and maintain the building both inside and outside.
• Assist with the management of outside contractors for required service for the facilities and equipment.
• Monitor and maintain quality control measures in accordance with state and local laws.
• Adhere to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment within the facility and production areas.
• Immediately inform Maintenance Manager of any system discrepancies.
• Work within company continuous improvement system and strive to increase productivity.
• Provide support to additional cultivation, harvest, and production teams as needed to achieve facility production goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year experience working in maintenance within a production facility.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, HVAC, and/or plumbing preferred.
• Able to follow detailed instruction and capable of performing repetitive tasks.
• Must have a positive attitude and work well with others in a team environment.
• Willing to learn about, operate, and maintain facility equipment in a safe manner.
• Comfortable with heights, soil and water, and tight spaces.
• Ability to safely climb, squat, bend, twist, kneel and stand for at least 8 hours per day, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent.
• Must comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 50 lb. Able to stand for 90% of the time. Comfortable with heights, occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights, filters, trellis netting and ceiling fans up to 25ft. Comfortable working atop and traversing scaffolding, when required. Comfortable with changing environment temperatures and humidity. Exposure to pollen, dust, dander, and other nature elements. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work is performed in a warehouse environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

If you're passionate about plant medicine and excited by our mission, we'd love to hear your perspective on how we can best meet your needs.