Maintenance Mechanic - On-Site Cannabis Facility

Savvyherb; Readington Township, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Savvyherb in Readington Township, NJ, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform installation, inspection, preventive maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment to keep our cannabis cultivation facility running safely and efficiently.

The role requires troubleshooting, documenting issues, coordinating with contractors, and supporting cultivation and production teams as needed. Starting pay is $25/hour for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• 3 years of commercial equipment repair experience.
• Technical training or an associate's degree preferred.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Authorized to work in the United States and able to register with the state cannabis commission.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly checklists.
• Document and troubleshoot maintenance issues involving electrical, structural, plumbing, and equipment repair and replacement.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machines and equipment on a scheduled basis, including inspecting belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, greasing bearings, etc.
• Review equipment schematics to accurately disassemble and reassemble machinery.
• Repair mechanical equipment including pumps, gear reducers, seals, bearings, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, liquid fillers, bottle cappers, elevators, tapers, and conveyors.
• Repair electrical equipment including motors, motor control centers, variable speed drives, transformers, pumps, kettles, form/fill/seal equipment, shrink banders, heat tunnels, ink jet machines, labelers, and electrical controls.
• Diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, test and adjust.
• Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• 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 SOP.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment within the facility and production areas.
• Immediately inform the 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.

Skills

Equipment repair

Electrical troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree or technical training

Job description

Savvyherb in Readington Township, NJ, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform installation, inspection, preventive maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment to keep our cannabis cultivation facility running safely and efficiently.

The role requires troubleshooting, documenting issues, coordinating with contractors, and supporting cultivation and production teams as needed. Starting pay is $25/hour for this full-time position.