Maintenance Tech (HVAC Focus) Cultivation Center
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**About Our Client**J
oin a fast-growing leader in cannabis production at their Apollo Beach facility. Work hands-on with state-of-the-art equipment, grow your skills, and take advantage of real opportunities to advance your career. Safety, teamwork, and professional growth aren’t just buzzwords—they’re how they operate every day.
They are seeking a HVAC & Facilities Maintenance Technician to support operations at a large-scale cannabis cultivation facility in Apollo Beach, FL.
This facility spans 240,000 square feet and has expanded significantly in recent years as production capacity has grown. As the operation continues to scale, the company is investing in building a strong internal maintenance team to reduce reliance on outside contractors and ensure critical systems run efficiently.
HVAC performance is one of the most important factors impacting cultivation production, making this role highly technical and essential to facility operations.
This is a hands-on role ideal for candidates with strong HVAC or industrial maintenance backgrounds , particularly those who have worked in commercial facilities, manufacturing plants, or large industrial environments.
Cannabis experience is not required — strong technical ability and maintenance expertise are the priority.
Key Responsibilities** HVAC & Environmental Systems**
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair large-scale HVAC and environmental control systems critical to cultivation operations.
Monitor and maintain facility environmental conditions including temperature, airflow, and humidity.
Identify system inefficiencies and proactively address potential issues before they impact production.
Facility Maintenance
Perform general facility maintenance, including:
Assist with installation and repair of building infrastructure and facility equipment.
Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities and system performance.
Preventative Maintenance
Complete scheduled preventative maintenance tasks on HVAC, mechanical, and building systems.
Perform routine inspections and maintenance checklists.
Identify opportunities to improve preventative maintenance programs and system reliability.
Team & Operational Support
Work closely with the Maintenance Manager and internal teams to support facility operations.
Assist with coordination of outside contractors when specialized services are required.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment throughout the facility.
Support cultivation and production teams when maintenance assistance is required.
What We’re Looking For
Required Experience
Experience working in one or more of the following environments:
Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
Ability to perform hands-on repairs and maintenance on facility systems
Ability to work independently and prioritize maintenance tasks
Must be 21 years of age or older and eligible to register with the state cannabis regulatory agency
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with large-scale commercial HVAC systems
Experience in manufacturing plants, warehouses, or large industrial facilities
Trade certifications or technical training in HVAC, electrical, or mechanical systems
High school diploma or GED
Career Growth & Development
Our client strongly believes in promoting from within and developing internal talent.
As the facility continues to grow, team members may have opportunities to:
Develop expertise in environmental systems and facility operations
Take on greater responsibility within the maintenance department
Grow into lead technician, supervisory, or management roles over time
Work Environment
Work is performed in a large cultivation and production facility with varying environmental conditions including temperature, humidity, and exposure to plant material, dust, and pollen.
Technicians may occasionally work on ladders or elevated platforms while servicing equipment or facility systems.
Schedule & Benefits
Consistent 40-hour workweek
Opportunities for overtime
Stable full-time employment
Opportunity to work within a rapidly growing industry
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our client is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and equal opportunity.
About Vangst:
Vangst is the cannabis industry's hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained & credential full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry's go-to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ of the cannabis industry's leading businesses.
Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies.
Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the cannabis industry and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry.
Vangst's headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company and backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg's Casa Verde Capital, and others.
Vangst 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.
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