Maintenance Technician

*Is it finally time to follow your passion?* Start your career in cannabis.
At *Verano*, we pride ourselves on being market leaders and for constantly challenging the status quo.
Join us and become a part of something different – a close-knit team of energetic and committed peers; a group of individuals who will constantly challenge you to grow and express yourself.
You’ll be guided by an experienced, engaged, and accessible leadership team; from the store-level up to the company HQ.
Inspired by the plant we praise; we aim to foster growth and continuously improve every aspect of our operation.
If you’re a collaborator, reliable (can stick to schedules), open to learning, adaptable, obsessed with quality and service, and able to thrive in an energized and service-oriented environment, Verano is the place for you.
You’ll learn and develop your skills and cannabis knowledge every day you’re on the job.
If your ambitions go beyond the role of a Specialist, a great career path awaits, supported by our commitment to promote from within and transparency into the opportunities that are available.
Talk with us about the opportunity to join Verano and do the work you’re passionate about with the best team in the business.
- This role is full-time at a starting wage of *$17.
00/hour*.
- Generous discounts - *40% off house brands* and 25% off everything else\*! - Retirement savings plan via a *401k with a company match* - Insurance – *medical, dental, vision* - Paid time off (80 hrs.
(*10 days*) */ Yr* ) - Early pay option \* Some exclusions may apply *This is a Full-Time position.
* *Starting at $17 per hour at our Jessup, MD location.
* Job Summary: The *Maintenance Technician* provides specialized skill support to the Maintenance Department.
They will support facilities maintenance operations within a cannabis cultivation facility.
As a Maintenance Technician, you are responsible for completing assigned maintenance tasks involving basic to intermediate installation, inspection, and routine upkeep and repair of machines and equipment.
*Essential Duties and Responsibilities:* * Help Maintenance Specialists understand and follow departmental processes.
* Aid Assistant Maintenance and Maintenance Manager with new hire training.
* Complete daily, weekly, and monthly checklists.
* Troubleshoot minor maintenance issues involving electrical, structural, plumbing, and equipment repair and replacement.
* Ensure proper performance and maintenance of all electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems within the building.
* 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.
* General knowledge of electrical, HVAC, and/or plumbing required.
* Intermediate knowledge of mechanical equipment repair.
* 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.
* 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.
*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.
*EEO Statement:* 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.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $17.
00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person