Maintenance Technician

King City Gardens; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Job summary

A cannabis cultivation company in Cincinnati seeks a Maintenance Technician with 5+ years of experience. The role involves maintaining and repairing systems crucial to cannabis production, focusing on HVAC, electrical panels, and general facility maintenance. Ideal candidates will have strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge of compliance regulations. The position offers a pay rate of $25 per hour and requires flexibility for scheduling, including on-call emergencies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Maintenance tech in commercial applications.
• Knowledge of state and local building codes and regulations.
• Experience with cannabis facilities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform general facility maintenance including drywall repair and plumbing.
• Inspect and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Assist in installing and maintaining HVAC and grow equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Strong communication

Teamwork abilities

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EPA license

Certification in OSHA, HVAC, electrical, or plumbing

Tools

MAINTAIN X

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced, skilled and detail-oriented Tech to join our Maintenance team in a cannabis cultivation and processing facility. The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing systems to support cannabis production and its facility. Included: grow lighting, HVAC systems, environmental controls, electrical panels, processing equipment, and general facility maintenance. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years experience in industrial or agricultural facility maintenance and possess strong troubleshooting skills with a focus on safety and compliance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintenance and Repair:
  • General facility maintenance, including drywall repair, painting, light plumbing repairs, order pick‑ups, etc.
  • Inspect and troubleshoot electrical systems, including grow lighting, 24 V irrigation systems, RO skid, RTU’s, 277/480 V panels, 120/208 V panels.
  • Perform routine maintenance on HVAC and grow equipment to ensure all components operate efficiently and safely.
  • Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams and directions.
• System Installation and Upgrades:
  • Assist installing, maintaining, modifying, and repairing switches, relays, circuit breakers, wiring, fans, generators, RTU service, lighting systems, dehumidification systems, steam generation systems, pumps, ozone generators, etc.
  • Assist installing and configuring systems for new grow rooms, processing areas, and facility expansions.
  • Upgrade and optimize existing systems to support energy efficiency and operational improvements.
• Compliance and Safety:
  • Ensure all work adheres to local and state codes, as well as cannabis industry regulations.
  • Follow OSHA and facility‑specific safety protocols while maintaining a clean and hazard‑free work environment.
• Environmental Controls:
  • Work with the Maintenance team on 24 V irrigation and lighting panels.
  • Work with the Maintenance team and environmental systems support to ensure proper functioning of temperature, humidity, and CO₂ controls critical to cannabis cultivation.
  • Maintain and repair backup power systems, including generators and battery backups.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  • Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, and system upgrades.
  • Report system status and issues to management, providing recommendations for improvements.
  • Use MAINTAIN X for our PM software and task management.
• Team Collaboration:
  • Work closely with cultivation, processing, and facilities teams to minimize downtime and maintain seamless operations. Work independently efficiently.
  • Help maintain consistent room turnover rate throughout the year.
  • Provide support for equipment used in cannabis extraction, packaging, and other production processes.
• Other Duties:
  • On‑call for emergency situations.
  • Assist in inspecting contractor installation of electrical components and future projects.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education / Certification and Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent (required).
  • EPA license (preferred).
  • Knowledge of state and local building codes and regulations.
  • Additional certification in OSHA, HVAC, electrical, plumbing or controls systems is a plus.
  • Own reliable transportation.
  • Lift, push, pull 50 + lbs.
  • Use a ladder, step stool, man hatch and lift.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Maintenance tech in commercial applications. Experience with cannabis facilities is not a must but highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with grow lighting systems (e.g., LED, HPS), climate control systems, and automated 24 V irrigation systems is highly desirable.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Self‑starter, aggressive work ethic, and ability to work with minimal supervision on some tasks.
  • Basic computer and typing skills.
  • Ability to respond calmly and clearly to emergency situations.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Demonstrates the ability to walk, stand, stoop, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, balance, climb and lift a maximum of 50 lbs. Unassisted.

Hours & Scheduling

Hours: 0700 - 1545, however flexibility is a must. We will schedule projects for weekends. On‑call for emergencies is required.

Pay

Posting: $25 per hour.

Contact

Please DO NOT CALL for application status updates. For inquiries, email [e-mail].