What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Acreage?
Why In Grown Farms LLC 2?
In Grown Farms LLC 2 is a subsidiary of Canopy USA, LLC, a leading vertically integrated, multi-state operator in the United States cannabis industry. With the transition of Acreage Holdings to Canopy USA, LLC in December 2024, Canopy USA, LLC is now positioned to consolidate operations across its three business units – Wana, Jetty, and Acreage – realizing synergies, cost savings, and supporting growth in state-legal markets across the U.S. Through coverage of key market segments including flower via Superflux, vape and concentrates via Jetty, edibles and beverages via Wana, and retail through The Botanist, Canopy USA, LLC is well positioned to accelerate growth with an emphasis on the Midwestern and Northeastern U.S. markets. As newly formed Canopy USA, LLC, we are building a stronger, more agile organization that will unlock greater opportunities across the growing US cannabis market.
Who you’ll work for: In Grown Farms LLC 2
Our Culture:
Here at Canopy USA, LLC, we believe in people first. We value our people and encourage continuous opportunities to learn, develop, and grow. We pride ourselves in innovation and passion for the cannabis industry.
We are always looking for motivated people who share our vision to join our team. Think you have what it takes? Then come grow with us!
About the Role (job title and summary):
The Facilities Tech in our Freeport, IL facility – In Grown Farms, will assist as a member of the maintenance team responsible for the overall mechanical operation and maintenance of and with-in the facility. Facilities Tech will perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs on the production/cultivation facility and machinery. The main responsibilities of the Facilities Technician include all aspects of the facility and the departments within in terms of addressing the respective maintenance and repairs necessary to maximize production and prevent failures while maintaining the highest levels of cleanliness and sanitation inside the facility and production areas.
Excellent work environment with a full benefit package offered including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, holidays, pet insurance, and other paid leaves of absence.
How you’ll make a difference (required duties and responsibilities):
- Perform minor repairs of all buildings and equipment with minimal supervision.
- Perform major repairs at the direction and under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager (MM). Major repairs may include working alongside and coordinating with external contractors or licensed tradesmen. Repairs can include emergency situations and/or scheduled repairs
- Responsibly use and/or operate vehicles, tools, materials, parts, maintenance supplies and equipment when necessary and ensure that they are used safely, effectively, and efficiently.
- Install and maintain new equipment (assembling racks, installing dehumidifiers, etc.) at the direction of the (MM).
- Follow maintenance and repair schedules set forth by the (MM) and ensure routine maintenance is performed in a timely and efficient manner.
- Work closely with the operational Directors to manage facilities and equipment safely in accordance with operational needs.
- Repair equipment, along with repairs including but not limited to grow lights, fans, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.
- Execute work request system along with a record keeping process.
- Process and log all maintenance and repair work to include daily report on the status of repairs.
- Conduct safety inspections to ensure all equipment is operating optimally and create a cadence for ongoing inspections.
- Aid in receiving and storing of supplies and materials across all departments
- Assists in verifying manifest, break down pallets and boxes, and stages/stores all supplies to proper destination.
- Installs new equipment as needed.
- Manages facility repair requests
- Scheduling when maintenance is outside of realm of expertise, but continuously learning from contractors to eliminate the need for outside services when possible.
- Troubleshoots minor maintenance problems involving electrical, structural, plumbing, and equipment repair or replacement. (Major repairs may include planning and coordination with external contractors or licensed tradesman.)
- Performs preventive maintenance procedures on building mechanical equipment and systems
- Helps team complete daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Aids in obtaining estimates for supplies, repair parts; and assist with ordering items as needed Responsible for accountability of vehicles, tools, materials, and equipment when necessary and ensures that they are used safely, effectively, and efficiently
- Other duties as assigned