Lead HVAC TechnicianRavena, NY

Lead HVAC Technician

At Curaleaf, we're redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brandsincluding Curaleaf, Select, and Grassrootsoffer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.

Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.

Sr. HVAC Technician

Job Type: Full-Time; Non Exempt

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, very limited on-call hours

Pay Rate: Negotiable, based on experience Location: Ravena, NY

Who You Are:

As the Sr. HVAC Technician, you'll play a vital role in keeping our cultivation, processing, and retail environments running at peak performance. You'll oversee the installation, maintenance, and repair of specialized HVAC systems, ensuring precise temperature, humidity, and air quality levelskey factors in plant growth, product storage, and regulatory compliance.

Beyond keeping systems running smoothly, you'll manage preventive maintenance schedules, and optimize system efficiency. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), you'll help maintain a controlled and reliable environment that supports both quality and compliance.

What You'll Do:

• Install, maintain, and repair HVAC systems Oversee climate control equipment, including air handlers, dehumidifiers, CO? systems, and ventilation units tailored for cannabis cultivation and processing.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues Identify and resolve temperature, humidity, and airflow discrepancies to ensure optimal plant growth, product storage, and facility conditions.
• Perform preventive maintenance Conduct regular inspections, calibrate automated systems, and optimize climate control for efficiency, compliance, and long-term reliability.
• Ensure regulatory compliance Adhere to OSHA, EPA, and cannabis industry standards for HVAC operation, refrigerant handling, and workplace safety.
• Collaborate cross-functionally Work with cultivation, processing, and retail teams to maintain ideal environmental conditions for product quality.
• Manage vendor relationships Coordinate with contractors and suppliers for system upgrades, repairs, and inspections.
• Document and report performance Maintain logs of system performance, maintenance activities, and compliance records to ensure operational transparency.
• Drive efficiency and cost savings Partner with facility managers to implement HVAC solutions that reduce energy consumption and operating costs while maintaining climate consistency.

What You'll Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• EPA 608 Universal certification (required)
• 5+ years of hands-on HVAC experience in installation, repair, and maintenance within commercial or industrial settings
• Expertise in HVAC systems, including air conditioning, dehumidification, and CO? enrichment for controlled environments
• Strong understanding of environmental controls, including VPD (vapor pressure deficit) management for indoor cultivation
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, equipment manuals, and technical procedures
• Problem-solving mindset, with the ability to diagnose HVAC inefficiencies and implement effective solutions
• Knowledge of industry regulations, with the ability to analyze and apply governmental HVAC standards
• Tech-savvy approach, with experience using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) software for work orders, data tracking, and inventory management

Even Better If

• You have an HVAC/R Technician Certification
• You've worked in climate-controlled environments like agriculture, food processing, or the cannabis industry
• You're familiar with cannabis industry regulations related to air quality and climate control
• You know your way around Building Management Systems (BMS) and how they integrate with HVAC systems
• You have experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)installing, troubleshooting, and programming them
• You're comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite to stay organized and keep track of reports and documentation

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Outdoor environmental conditions may be hot, cold, rain, snow or other natural weather phenomena.

New York Hiring Range

$38 - $47 USD

What We Offer:

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Competitive Pay and Benefits (Health, Dental Vision)
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Life/AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Community Involvement Initiatives
• Employee Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Not all benefits listed above are available to all employees at all locations.

Curaleaf Awards and Achievements:

• 2023 Ragan's Top Places to Work
• 2022 TIME100 Most Influential Companies
• 2020 Cannabis Doing Good's Good Neighbor Award
• 2020 Minorities for Medical Marijuana's Diversity & Inclusion Award

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise, and reliability, the Company, and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, JAMS, Find and Zero Proof provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. Curaleaf International is the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe with a unique supply and distribution network throughout the European market, bringing together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction, and production.

Our corporate Social Responsibility is Rooted in Good. We believe in taking corporate and social responsibility very seriously, from our educational outreach to national partnerships, state-wide initiatives, and local causes. Giving back to the communities where we operate is important to us and helps to change old attitudes by showing the positive impact of cannabis in creating jobs, changing lives, and helping local communities.

Our Vision: To be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis.

Our Values:

• Lead and Inspire.
• Commit to Win.
• ONE Curaleaf.
• Driven to Deliver Excellence.

Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.