Senior Maintenance Technician - GrowHealthy (Lake Wales)

At iAnthus, we are not just in the business of cannabis; we’re in the business of empowering individuals to lead healthier, happier lives through access to premium-quality medicinal and adult-use cannabis products. We believe in the potential of cannabis to enhance wellness and redefine the future of self-care. As a trailblazer in the cannabis industry, we’re committed to providing a holistic approach to well-being, fostering a community where every patient and customer can thrive and find relief.

Who We Are:
iAnthus Capital Management is a multi-state operator, encompassing the full spectrum of cannabis enterprises, from cultivation to processing to retailing. Cannabis will be the next great transformative industry - not just because it has the power to change people’s lives (especially those suffering from chronic ailments) – but also because it will impact many other industries, from agriculture to pharmaceuticals to alcoholic beverages. Our mission is to create the most valuable cannabis brands and network of cannabis operations and distribution nationally. At iAnthus, you will be given opportunities for career development, a flexible work environment, excellent benefits, a wellness program and the ability to interact with and learn from leaders in the cannabis industry.

Who You Are:
You have a strong desire to learn and to contribute to a team. You are passionate about making an inclusive, positive, and compliant workforce. You can effectively manage your time and focus on ensuring data integrity and accuracy for your projects. If you would like to work in a fast-paced environment and are interested in building something meaningful with the rest of the iAnthus team, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits:

•   12 Days of Paid Time Off
•   Ten Paid Holidays
•   Paid Sick Leave
•   Paid Parental Leave
•   Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, and Transit Benefits
•   Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
•   Wellness Program
•   Employee Assistance Program
•   Product Discounts
•   Ability to work in a growing company where your talents and skills can have a positive impact

Position Summary: 

As the Senior Maintenance Technician, you'll play an essential role in ensuring the operational integrity and functionality of our facilities. Your responsibilities will include performing routine maintenance tasks, troubleshooting equipment issues, and conducting repairs to keep our premises in optimal condition. From electrical and plumbing repairs to HVAC system maintenance, you will apply your technical expertise to address a variety of maintenance needs. 

Essential Functions: 

Collaborating with the facilities team, you will also be responsible for identifying potential issues, recommending improvements, and ensuring that safety standards are met. Your role is vital in contributing to a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment for our staff and visitors. The following essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Perform regular inspections, maintenance, and repairs on equipment and machinery, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. 

• Troubleshoot machinery breakdowns promptly to minimize downtime and ensure uninterrupted production. 

• Implement and adhere to a preventive maintenance schedule, conducting routine checks, lubrication, and adjustments to machinery to prevent failures. 

• Diagnose equipment malfunctions, replace defective parts, and execute repairs using hand tools, power tools, and precision-measuring instruments. 

• Conduct maintenance tasks for the facility, including repairs to plumbing, lighting, HVAC systems, and building infrastructure to ensure a safe working environment. 

• Adhere strictly to safety protocols, ensuring all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and company policies to prevent accidents or injuries. 

• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, equipment condition, and repairs conducted, and generate reports as needed. 

• Follow a predetermined maintenance schedule provided by our third-party vendors to ensure timely inspections, lubrication, and adjustments on machinery. 

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to schedule maintenance tasks that minimize disruption to operations schedules. 

• Communicate effectively with supervisors and colleagues, reporting issues, recommending improvements, and providing status updates on maintenance tasks. 

• Calibrate machinery and equipment to ensure accuracy, adherence to quality standards, and compliance with industry regulations. 

• Identify opportunities for process improvements, recommend upgrades, modifications, or replacements to enhance equipment performance and efficiency. 

• Respond to emergency maintenance situations promptly, assess the situation, and take necessary actions to resolve issues efficiently. 

• Provide guidance and training to other maintenance personnel or manufacturing team members on equipment operation and maintenance best practices. 

• Follow and implement the company’s core values including respect, diversity, sustainability, research, and service. 

• Adhere to iAnthus' cultural principles of collaboration, innovation, and accountability. 

Additional duties as assigned. This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities. This description reflects leaderships’ assignment of essential functions, and it does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.   

Qualifications + Education: 

• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• A valid driver's license

• Minimum of three years’ experience in general maintenance. 

• Completion of vocational training programs or technical certifications in areas such as electrical systems, mechanical systems, industrial maintenance, or related fields is highly preferred. 

• Proficiency in mechanical systems, electrical systems, hydraulics, and other relevant technical skills required for equipment maintenance in a manufacturing environment. 

• Strong troubleshooting capabilities to diagnose equipment malfunctions and identify root causes of issues efficiently. 

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, work in fast-paced environments, and respond to maintenance needs promptly. 

• Understanding of safety protocols and regulations related to machinery and equipment maintenance to ensure a safe working environment. 

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.  

• Strong interpersonal abilities for seamless collaboration across all company levels. 

• Reliability is a must. 

• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members, report issues, follow instructions, and interact with third-party vendors. 

• Able to prioritize tasks effectively and work in a heavily regulated environment.
• Green Flower or Ganjier certificate preferred

Working Conditions:

The employee works in either a dispensary and/or cultivation environment. The employee may be required to use a computer, telephone, and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The position also requires a high level of attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and efficiency. The employee must be able to work in a fast-faced environment, handling routine and reoccurring tasks. 

The employee will work in environments that include exposure to, but not limited to dirt, fertilizers, dusts, odors, fumes, high heat, low temperature, high and low humidity, high noise levels, vibrations, water, dry salts, allergens, pollen, dust, plant pathogens, other volatile organic compounds, heights, indoor A/C, no A/C, and other environmental variables. 

The position also requires a high level of scheduling flexibility and will occasionally include evening, weekend, and holiday work hours. The employee will encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday and must have a high regard for self-management, time management, and scheduling of activities. 

Physical Requirements: 

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.   

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time, move around, and clearly communicate. The employee must constantly position oneself to move freely. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance. The employee should have the ability to meet the physical demands of lifting, carrying and positioning heavy objects and should be familiar and comfortable using the assistance of push/pull manual transport equipment (ex: pallet jack, hand truck). The employee will often need to use a ladder, with up to a 12’ extension and general hardware tools.  

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity:
iAnthus Capital Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.