Facilities Technician

About Etain:

Etain is New York's only women-founded, vertically integrated cannabis company with dispensaries in Yonkers, Kingston, Syracuse and a flagship in Midtown East in New York City. Alongside their premium cannabis products, Etain carries a curated selection of women-owned CBD and health and wellness brands to highlight other women in the industry and their products.

Their mantra, "Take a moment with Etain", embodies the spirit and belief that their products meet the needs of our community by delivering the highest quality and purest products, so their patients feel good about investing in their health and wellbeing. They believe the future of cannabis is diverse, and they execute every day on making that future a reality by doing things differently and fostering diversity and inclusion in the cannabis space.

Objective:

The Facilities Technician is a highly versatile individual who assists in many areas of the business. While their primary responsibility is ensuring the operations and maintenance of company manufacturing equipment and the cleanliness of the manufacturing facility, they will also assist with deliveries, harvests and packaging. We are looking for someone with great communication, organization and mechanical skills to lead this role. You will be expected to work in a variety of settings including outdoors, in delivery vehicles and in sterile labs and greenhouses. This position occasionally will require long hours on the road, traveling between Etain LLC locations for deliveries and pickups. Driving proficiency is required. The Facilities Technician is required to be on call during some nights, holidays, and weekends to provide assistance for alarms in Automated Logic, Link 4 or maintenance repairs. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform repairs and maintenance within facilities.
• Great organizational skills and proactively communicate with all essential personnel
• Complete preventative maintenance on plant and manufacturing equipment.
• Work on assignments where initiative is required in resolving problems and making recommendations
• Requires basic knowledge of all plant systems and equipment and the ability to provide technical support to all departments when required
• Perform work in the following maintenance trades: plumbing, painting, machine and equipment repair, and electrical
• Conduct routine, periodic, or special inspections to determine repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns of facilities, machinery, and equipment
• Effectively work in a team setting, supporting team goals and objectives
• Assist with janitorial work such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, stripping, sealing, waxing floors, vacuuming
• Plow and shovel snow
• Ability to interface with vendors and other outside contractors
• Assist in the cultivation department on an as needed basis
• Conducts various other tasks as instructed by management

Competencies:

• Attention to detail required for complex recordkeeping
• Mechanical skills that will help with maintaining and repairing equipment onsite
• Great communication and organization skills
• Ability to use a computer and to learn new programs
• Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs / ladders
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Work Environment:

This is a both an office and manual labor position which requires versatility and attention to detail. This position operates within a manufacturing environment and requires daily use of personal protective equipment such as respirators, hair nets, gloves, and goggles. When outside of the manufacturing center, professional attire is required.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19
• New York State Driver's License
• Fork Lift Certification (Preferred)
• 2-5 years' experience in facility maintenance and mechanical roles
• Specialized technical training in building maintenance is desirable

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary

$18.50 USD per hour