Maintenance Specialist

Renew Cannabis Co.; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Renew Cannabis Co. is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to provide on-site support for cultivation facility maintenance operations.

You will perform tasks including basic installation, inspection, and routine upkeep of machines and equipment, with cross-training to support other departments as needed. The role requires 1–3 years of related experience, basic electrical/HVAC/plumbing knowledge, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of related maintenance experience.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, HVAC, and/or plumbing preferred.
• Able to follow detailed instructions and perform repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and learn facility equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance checklists.
• Troubleshoot minor electrical, plumbing, and equipment issues.
• Document maintenance activities and report to Maintenance Manager.
• Maintain clean and safe work environments and assist with custodial duties.
• Coordinate with outside contractors for service needs.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The Maintenance Specialist provides on-site support to facilities maintenance operations within a cannabis cultivation facility. As a Maintenance Specialist, you are responsible for completing assigned maintenance tasks involving basic installation, inspection, and routine upkeep and repair of machines and equipment. Maintenance Specialists may be cross-trained and asked to support other departments occasionally to meet business needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly checklists.
• 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

• Minimum 1-3 years' experience in a related position.
• 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.
• Previous facilities maintenance experience in a regulated production facility (food, beverage, CPG, etc.) 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.

Working Environment

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.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We place priority in an environment of inclusion, diversity and social justice and are committed to securing a better, brighter way forward for our employees, our markets, and our communities.

Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF), one of the U.S. cannabis industry’s leading companiesbased on historical revenue, geographic scope and brand performance,isa vertically integrated, multi-state operator embracinga missionof saying Yes to plant progress and the bold exploration of cannabis. Verano offers a superior cannabis shopping experience in medical and adult use markets under the Zen Leaf™ and MÜV™ dispensary banners and produces a comprehensive suite of high-quality,regulatedcannabis products sold under its diverse portfolio of trusted consumer brands including Verano™, MÜV™, Savvy™, BITS™, Encore™, and Avexia™. Verano’s active operationsspan 13 U.S. states, comprised of 14 production facilities with over 1,000,000 square feet of cultivation capacity. Learn more at www.verano.com.