What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Manager position at Justice Cannabis Co.?
- Oversee daily maintenance operations for cultivation, production, dispensary, and office facilities.
- Develop and execute preventative maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and ensure equipment longevity.
- Troubleshoot and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, irrigation, and mechanical systems.
- Ensure compliance with state cannabis regulations, OSHA, and environmental health & safety standards.
- Maintain records of repairs, inspections, and equipment maintenance logs.
- Ability to take the boilermaker exam and successfully pass
Team Leadership & Training
- Lead, train, and supervise maintenance technicians, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Assign tasks, oversee work quality, and provide mentorship to enhance team performance.
- Collaborate with HR on hiring, performance management, and scheduling for maintenance staff.
Regulatory Compliance & Safety
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with state and local cannabis regulations.
- Conduct routine facility inspections to identify and address safety hazards.
- Maintain a safe work environment, enforcing proper use of PPE and safety protocols.
Project Management & Budgeting
- Manage facility upgrades, renovations, and equipment installations as needed.
- Work within budgetary constraints for repairs, supplies, and capital expenditures.
- Coordinate with vendors and contractors for outsourced maintenance services.
- Maintain building security and compliance with all OSHA, GMP, FDA, state, and local regulations.
Boiler & Mechanical System Maintenance
- Oversee installation, inspection, and maintain boilers, pressure vessels, and mechanical systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair boiler systems, pumps, motors, and HVAC units to ensure operational efficiency.
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and schematics for mechanical systems.
- Test and inspect boilers and adhere to safety standards and regulatory compliance.
- Perform preventative maintenance to minimize equipment downtime and enhance longevity.
Team Collaboration
- Balances team and individual responsibilities, Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views
- Gives and welcomes feedback
- Contributes to building a positive team spirit
- Puts success of team above own interests
- Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives
- Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Communicate effectively with team members to ensure clear understanding of tasks and expectations.
- Support a positive and inclusive work environment, fostering teamwork and mutual respect among colleagues.
- Provide training and guidance to new team members, sharing knowledge and best practices.
Education and Experience
- 5 years of maintenance management experience, preferably in a regulated industry (cannabis, food production, pharma, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
- Capable of managing a team of 4-5
- Boilermaker Certification is a plus, or candidate must be willing to obtain training and certification.
- Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) is a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to maintenance issues.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety best practices.
- Familiarity with boilermaker duties, such as assembling, installing, and repairing boilers, tanks, and other large vessels.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, technical manuals, and schematics related to boilers and mechanical systems.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with experience maintaining pumps, motors, and HVAC systems.
- Problem-solving skills and a commitment to preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
- Ability to manage several tasks/projects concurrently and prioritize work effectively
The Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing the upkeep, repair, and preventative maintenance of all equipment, facilities, and systems within our cannabis cultivation, production, and retail operations. This role ensures compliance with industry regulations, safety protocols, and operational efficiency while managing a team of maintenance technicians. This role also involves routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs, with a strong emphasis on boiler systems, welding, and mechanical operations.