Maintenance Technician II

Job Title: MaintenanceTechnician II

Department: Facilities

Reports to: Facilities Captain

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 Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician II 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:

• Continuously Refine Operations to Maximize Efficiency. A Facilities Tech must have the ability to learn, assist and help improve the facilities maintenance schedule and equipment to specifications.

• Support delivery reliability and partner with your co-workers and operations to create continuous improvement opportunities, driving efficiency in facilities and operations.

• Follow all safety and regulatory policies while working safely in the facility environment. Actively promote and adopt the safety culture that all accidents are preventable

• Follow all GMP's to ensure the Integrity of our product.

• Attend and support all training opportunities

• Assist and perform day to day physical facility maintenance, by maintaining a close working relationship with Facilities Manager and Team

• Sustain workload in a preventative maintenance plan and ensure good communication with outside

contractors as required.

• Assist daily with facilities security needs

• Maintain a clean and 5S work area - adopt and promote the site Lean manufacturing adaptation

• Maintain HVAC physical plant per equipment manufacturers recommendations and company standards

• Assist with special projects associated with building changes, including but not limited to construction, expansion, and reconfiguration.

• Assist lead on all electrical systems as necessary and as circumstances dictate, provide necessary cross-training of systems such as Fire Panel, UPS system, VFDs, etc.

• Exhibit ownership of focus areas to support the team and culture of the facility

• Be part of the on - call rotation to assist the facility after hours and weekends

The Experience You Bring and the Skills we Need:

• 5-10 years of industrial, facilities, and/or agriculture maintenance experience required

• Greenhouse and or agricultural experience preferred

• Flexibility: ability to work happily in a fast paced and lively work environment

• Strong mechanical, electrical, and HVAC background and aptitude that exhibits troubleshooting skills

• Experience with 3-phase and 480-volt electrical experience required

• Working knowledge of a physical plant/manufacturing facility

• Basic computer skills to support our adopted Computerized Managed Maintenance System

• Good communication skills as an excellent team player

• Help build and grow with the company

• A passion for humanity and desire to change the social perception of cannabis

• Problem solving 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 Youd 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**