Facilities/Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Why NYCANNA, LLC, DBA THE BOTANIST?

NYCANNA, LLC, DBA THE BOTANIST 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: NYCANNA, LLC, DBA THE BOTANIST

Our Culture:

Here at NYCANNA, LLC, DBA THE BOTANIST 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: The Facilities Technician (FT) provides the daily care and focused attention necessary to maintain a clean, efficient, and operational environment within the facility. FT will perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs on the cultivation facility and machinery as directed by the on-duty supervisor. FT will provide meaningful feedback to leadership to ensure maintenance is real time, strategic, and executed seamlessly within the operation. FT will interact with vendors and contractors to ensure all jobs leverage the appropriate level of expertise. The position offers a collaborative work environment with a comprehensive benefits package, 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:

• Responsible for daily sanitation procedures including bathrooms, hallways, break areas, and anything inside/outside of the facility.

• Restocks all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), trash, and restroom supplies throughout the building daily.

• Perform minor repairs of all buildings and equipment with minimal supervision including but not limited to grow lights, fans, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.

• Perform major repairs at the direction and under the supervision of the Facilities Manager. 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.) as directed by the Facilities Manager.

• Troubleshoots minor maintenance issues involving electrical, structural, plumbing, and equipment.

• Follow maintenance and repair schedules set forth by the Facilities Manager and ensure routine maintenance is performed in a timely and efficient manner.

• Scheduling maintenance when the scope is outside realm of expertise, but continuously learning from contractors to eliminate the need for outside services when possible.

• Other duties as assigned; scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

• Undertake occasional custodial and janitorial tasks (shoveling snow from the sidewalk)

• Wash the employees’ uniforms in our onsite washer/dryer area and sorts by employee ensuring that employees have clean uniforms for their shift every day.

• May help in other departments as needed/Other duties as assigned.

Administrative Duties:

• Maintains accurate records of repairs, equipment cleaning, maintenance and calibration and any other facility systems related logs assigned by on-duty supervisor.

• Promptly reports any system failure, malfunction, or facility damage to the Facilities Manager

• Assists with the completion of daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment, and maintenance procedures

• Must be able to adhere to facility SOPs.

Additionally: Assist in the completion of secondary Facilities tasks according to company needs. Follow all aspects of the workplace safety program, biosafety program, and maintain compliance with all rules and regulations. And maintain a clean and safe environment on the production floor.

Skills to be Successful:

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required. A Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in building and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair preferred.

• A strong knowledge of trades- plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, tile, miscellaneous repairs and maintenance or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of the marijuana industry strongly preferred or other highly regulated industry.

• Work history showing flexibility and willingness to accept additional projects or challenges.

Key Qualifications

• Basic Math required for inventory, projections, and measurements

• Knowledge of use and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment and appliances

• Excellent time-management skills; Ability to effectively plan and prioritize

• Ability to maintain confidentiality; Absolute reliability and honesty

• Ability to focus; Attention to detail

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team; Ability to communicate clearly and calmly

• Ability to remain calm in periods of high stress or unusual activity

• Skill at using computers

• Mechanical skill

Perks & Benefits:

• Full suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid parental leave

• 401 (k)

• Paid Time Off

• Short Term and Long-Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee life insurance and supplemental life

• Spouse and child life and AD&D

• Pet insurance

• FSA and HSA available

*Based on eligibility.

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm ET**

**Subject to change as business needs.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Manufacturing environment that requires extended time standing, walking, bending and reaching. Ability to carry up to 50lbs for up to a distance of 100ft may be required. Occasional extended and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects. Ability to work in a humid and pollinated environment.

• Extended time standing, walking, bending, and reaching

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for a distance of 100 feet

• Close visual focus required

• This position occasionally requires the extended and repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects.

• Must wear company-provided lab coats, hair/beard nets, gloves, surgical masks and safety glasses/ goggles/ splash shield, while working in the lab.

• Must adhere to the Syracuse facility general hygiene requirements.

E-Verify Participation Notice

This Employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

What is E-Verify? E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from and employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

Code of Conduct:

All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in the Code of Conduct.

NYCANNA, LLC, DBA THE BOTANIST is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status. We appreciate your interest in NYCANNA, LLC, DBA THE BOTANIST. If you need assistance with completing an online application due to a disability, please send a request to View email address on ziprecruiter.com. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Request” in the subject line.