Job Title: Maintenance Service Technician I

Department: Maintenance

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

FSLA Status: Non-exempt

Shift: Monday-Friday 1st shift

About Us

Common Citizen, a Michigan-based cannabis company, is dedicated to reshaping perceptions around cannabis and enhancing lives through our principles of 'cannabis for humanity' and 'change for the better.' Prioritizing people in all aspects, from cultivating high-quality cannabis to providing a world-class customer experience, we embody a commitment to continuous improvement. As we aspire to be recognized as a Fortune Magazine 'Best Company To Work For,' our family of brands also includes 8 cannabis retail stores serving their respective local communities under 4 brands – LIV Cannabis Co., Pure Lapeer Canna, Xplore Cannabis, and Cannavista Wellness, creating a seamless network where we are all one. Join us at Common Citizen for a collaborative and inclusive journey, anchored in the principles of 'cannabis for humanity' and a commitment to positive change.

About This Role

Every position at Common Citizen from seed to sale, is contributing to our mission to serve our fellow citizens of Michigan with the highest quality, safest cannabis product through our highly individualized and education-oriented provisioning centers.

Reporting to the Safety & Facilities Manager, the Facilities Technician will be responsible with assisting the team for smooth operations of our plant/greenhouse at the Marshall facility. In this role, your responsibilities will encompass assisting with operational efficiency, work order completion, control systems & preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

Outlined below is what we see you doing at this point in time. We are a fast-growing company looking for people that are excited to grow along with us.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Follow company safety policy by setting the example for others to follow.
• Become proficient at a variety of maintenance tasks, including fault isolation and repair of electrical, plumbing, and other automated systems and sub-systems at Citizen Quarters, the Greenhouse, Post-Harvest, Retail stores, and an outdoor grow facility.
• Integrate and collaborate with the team to maximize uptime on all equipment.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Support Total Production Maintenance (TPM) activities.
• Document maintenance activities within our computerized maintenance management system (known as UpKeep), including labor and parts utilized on work orders.
• Perform training activities based on company policy.
• Proactively seek opportunities to improve processes, particularly within maintenance.
• Support and adhere to good manufacturing and good agricultural practices.
• Be part of the on-call rotation to assist with after-hours support.
• Perform other safe duties, as prescribed by leadership.

The Experience You Bring and the Skills We Need:

• Experience with aerospace, automotive, facilities, equipment, or residential maintenance.
• Willing to learn and improve maintenance processes.
• Willing to accept feedback on performance and improve.
• Basic computer skills to support UpKeep.
• Able to work autonomously with little to no supervision.
• Greenhouse and or agricultural experience preferred.
• Able to solve simple mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic problems.
• Good communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in a greenhouse environment (tolerance of heat & humidity)

Why You’d Love This Role

You have:

• A high level of professionalism and believe in our founding principles: “Cannabis for humanity” and “Change for the better”. As such, you enjoy being involved in the community and being a steward for the company and the positive change that we believe in.
• A passion for providing the residents and visitors of Michigan with the highest quality and safest cannabis products in the state.
• A desire to change the social perception of cannabis and a passion for humanity.
• A constant desire to learn new skills and believe in continuous improvement, both personally and professionally.
• Value integrity and honesty and want to bring those values to the cannabis industry.
• Enjoy being part of a team and sharing your skills with your fellow citizens.
• An appreciation for all stages of the production cycle of cannabis, including harvesting, trimming and processing.
• An awareness of the contamination risk between a commercial and home grow, and thus can commit to not operating a home grow while working with us in the greenhouse.

We offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits active first of the month following your first day of employment.
• Paid time off.
• Employee discount.
• Employee sponsored life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• 401K & 401K matching.

Common Citizen is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect for all people. If you are a member of an equity group, you are encouraged to self-identify, on your application, cover letter or resume.

***Must be at least 21 years of age as required by the Cannabis Regulatory Association**