Facilities Maintenance Technician

We are seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to add valuable expertise to our team. In this role, you will be responsible for routine maintenance and repairs at an agriculture site. You will come prepared with experience in the operation and maintenance of buildings, building systems and equipment

About Progressive Plant Research: We conduct cannabis R&D and breeding in a highly-controlled environment under an OLCC Cannabis Research Certificate. We are looking for people that take pride in their work and want to be part of a team that has respect for each other, the plants we tend, and the world we share. We believe in the transformative power of this amazing plant. It requires a team that takes pride in quality and precision. No prior cannabis industry experience required.

We pay 80% of individual health and dental premiums on our base plans and offer a suite of other employee benefits, including 15 days of PTO and employee stock options.

Job Responsibilities:

This is a full-time position, with 5 daytime shifts per week, which will include either a Saturday or Sunday shift.

• Perform identified preventive maintenance on equipment and report any maintenance needs.
• Conducts physical inspections of the facility, grounds, premises, hallways, common areas, restrooms, etc., noting anything in need of repair, maintenance, clean-up, or is a hazard and reports the same to the appropriate facilities staff.
• Complete daily and weekly systems checks with documentation in accordance with internal standard operating procedures.
• Minor plumbing installation and repair.
• Install and maintain indoor grow and greenhouse equipment such as lights, pumps, irrigation, solenoids, blackout and ancillary HVAC.
• Perform grounds maintenance and landscaping activities.
• Contribute to the development of SOPs, preventative maintenance programs and energy management programs.
• Participate in all required trainings.
• Operate forklift for facility operations and maintenance.
• Maintain and contribute to a safe working environment, following all safety protocols and OSHA regulations.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of building maintenance, preventative maintenance and grounds maintenance experience.
• Experience and proficiency using a variety of hand tools, power tools and specialty tools.
• Ability to learn and maintain greenhouse environmental control systems and utilize various software programs
• Proven ability to manage time and prioritize work orders, projects and preventative maintenance.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively share knowledge with other staff.
• Good analytical, critical thinking and problem solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented, independently motivated, and actively promote a clean and orderly work environment.
• Familiar with safety procedures and regulations.
• Google Workspace and Microsoft Office experience a plus.
• Prior forklift certification or experience a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in indoor or outdoor environments in the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (steel-toed boots, protective eye-wear, hearing protection, etc.) as well as a general office environment.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, lift, grasp, feel and use repetitive motion.
• Able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to work at heights using ladders and scaffolding.
• Good visual acuity, hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and the ability to perform repetitive motions with accuracy and manipulate machinery.
• Available for occasional overtime work if needed.

Employment is Contingent on the following:

• Ability to work legally in the US.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain Oregon marijuana workers permit if needed.

We value a team with diverse backgrounds, and seek people that bring unique contributions in education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

We’re proud to be a flagship partner with the Energy Trust of Oregon and are on track to reduce energy use in our facility by approximately 900,000 total kWh/year - the equivalent of taking 140 passenger vehicles off the road for one year! We’ve made good progress in reducing water waste, nutrient run-off, and other outputs - and continually looking for more ways to make a positive impact in agricultural sustainability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24