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Facilities Technician - Overnight Shift (Cannabis Cultivation Facility)

Gainesville, FLOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Valid government-issued photo ID
2-3 years of experience
equipment
structures
hand tools
power tools
test meters
diagnostic equipment
overnight shift

Nice to have

Journeyman Class B
Systems Contractor Class C
motors
electrical controls
lighting systems
gas systems

Role summary

Seeking an Overnight Facilities Technician for a new cannabis cultivation facility in Gainesville, FL. This role involves maintaining critical building systems (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical), ensuring safety, and supporting daily operations. Requires 2-3 years of experience in building systems maintenance, blueprint reading, and tool proficiency. Preferred qualifications include MEP systems knowledge and CMMS experience. The position offers a 4-day work week with competitive pay and benefits.

🌱 Overnight Facilities Technician

Location: Gainesville, FL

Pay Rate: $20.00-$25.00 per hour depending on experience

Schedule & Hours: 5:30 PM - 4:30 AM, 4 day work week with a 10 hour work day

Shift A: Sunday, Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday

Shift B: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Join a Growing Cannabis Cultivation Team

Are you a hands-on problem solver who enjoys keeping facilities running at peak performance? We're seeking a Facilities Technician to join our brand-new cannabis cultivation facility in Gainesville, Florida supporting our Surterra Wellness market. In this role, you'll help maintain critical building systems, ensure a safe working environment, and support daily operations that contribute to the success of our cultivation team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with maintenance experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys tackling a variety of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building maintenance challenges.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Facilities Technician, you'll play a key role in maintaining the facility and ensuring operational excellence by:

Ensuring all personal, facility, and departmental safety standards are consistently met.

Operating, installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining building components and systems, including electrical, HVAC, overhead doors, and other mechanical equipment.

Diagnosing equipment issues, performing repairs, and validating successful operation after maintenance.

Supporting the operation and maintenance of pumps, engines, motors, conveyors, compressors, laboratory equipment, and other mechanical systems.

Repairing and maintaining facility structures based on work orders and operational needs.

Performing basic plumbing repairs, including fixture installations, valve repairs, and pipeline maintenance.

Performing basic electrical maintenance and repairs.

Completing preventative maintenance tasks on mechanical tools and electronic testing equipment.

Accurately documenting maintenance activities and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Assisting with additional facility maintenance projects and responsibilities as needed.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

Must be 21 years of age or older

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid government-issued photo ID

Minimum of 2-3 years of experience maintaining and repairing building systems, equipment, and structures

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Experience using hand tools and power tools safely and effectively

Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Proficiency using test meters and diagnostic equipment

Preferred Qualifications

Journeyman Class B, Systems Contractor Class C, or Systems Technician Class D certification

Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems

Experience with motors, electrical controls, lighting systems, gas systems, and commercial building equipment

Completion of a maintenance vocational/technical program or recognized apprenticeship

Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving environment

Exposure to bright lighting where eye protection may be required

Exposure to cannabis odor

Exposure to direct plant contact; some individuals may experience allergies

Exposure to moderate heat and humidity

Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods

Ability to distinguish color-coded wiring

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to climb ladders and work from elevated platforms or scaffolding when necessary

Why Join Parallel?

Be part of the launch of a new cultivation facility in Gainesville

Opportunity for career growth within one of the nation's leading cannabis companies

Benefits and Perks: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Employee discount, 401k enrollment, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet Insurance, and more!

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Gain hands-on experience in large-scale commercial cannabis cultivation facility

Help shape the future of a rapidly growing industry

Ready to Grow With Us?

If you're a dependable maintenance professional looking to join an exciting and rapidly growing cannabis cultivation operation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to quality, innovation, safety, and operational excellence. 🍃

Disclaimer

Parallel reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this job description. Your employment with Parallel is a voluntary one and is subject to termination by you or Parallel at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this document shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Parallel associates.

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