Maintenance Technician - Buffalo

About the Opportunity 

FLUENT, in exclusive partnership with Connected New York, is excited to be hiring for positions at our new state-of-the-art cultivation facility in Buffalo, New York. These roles offer the opportunity to join FLUENT’s growing team while being part of Connected’s highly anticipated expansion into one of the country’s most dynamic and fast-growing cannabis markets.

About Connected

Connected family of companies. are a leading vertically integrated cannabis company based in Sacramento, operating in California, Arizona, and Florida. With over 11 years of experience, Connected specializes in breeding, growing, manufacturing, and distributing top-shelf cannabis through its state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary genetics.

With over 250 employees across the United States, Connected has built a strong industry reputation and is now expanding into New York through a master services agreement with FLUENT. Connected’s mission has always been to breed, grow, and sell the best cannabis in the world, setting the highest standards for its products, people, and partners wherever we go.

About the Job

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician I to assist and learn from our senior-level Supervisor. The Maintenance Tech role is responsible for helping the Maintenance team perform various maintenance, sanitation, and repair activities to machinery, equipment, and facility. This position performs several maintenance functions in and around the facility, including providing routine, emergency, and scheduled/preventative maintenance to the building and associated equipment, as well as groundskeeping work. 

What You Will Do

• Coordinate with and assist the maintenance team with preventive maintenance and repairs and other tasks as assigned
• Monitor operation and proper use of all equipment and systems 
• Properly document start and completion of assigned tasks using Monday.com tracker
• Maintain grounds, including but not limited to lawn maintenance, landscaping and snow/ice removal
• Help maintain irrigation systems and troubleshoot electrical issues
• Utilize, maintain and keep track of power tools and mobile equipment.
• Conduct daily visual Inspections inside and outside of the facility
• Basic plumbing repairs such as plugged sewer lines, urinals, commodes, faucets and water valve.
• Inspect, repair, and replace or install equipment/machinery such as fans, dehumidifiers, railings, lights, drives, doors, ramps
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Report damages, defects and other issues to the Maintenance Supervisor
• Inspect facilities and equipment to ensure company standards and safety regulations are being maintained
• Adhere to compliance with health and safety standards and company policies and procedures
• Conduct regular sanitation duties, including but not limited to vacuuming and mopping floors, cleaning surfaces with disinfectant, emptying trash cans and recycling bins, cleaning restrooms, and other general cleaning duties
• Maintain cleaning inventory, work with manager to place orders when needed
• Sweep, remove debris, clean spills, and scrub floors throughout the facility
• Clean and maintain breakroom, office areas, and facility in general
• Restock and replenish supplies as appropriate
• Make sure that all GMP and SOP paperwork is filled out neatly and correctly
• Regularly check the trash receptacles, emptying as needed, in all areas of the facility
• Collaborate with other maintenance workers as needed
• Coordinate activities with other departments regarding sanitation needs 

What We Are Looking For

QUALIFICATIONS

• Desire to learn new skills in maintenance
• Some knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and building equipment. 
• Basic knowledge of computers and printers
• A high level of self-awareness, receptivity to change, and integrity
• Energy and enthusiasm

SKILLS

• Excellent communication, time management and organization skills
• Attention to detail is essential in this position.
• Skilled in using basic tools
• Will be trained on the safe use of power tools, wrenches, and other shop equipment
• Capable of operating Forklifts and scissor lifts 
• Must be able to work independently with minimal direction and exercise independent judgment.
• Demonstrate integrity and dedication and have a positive work attitude and strong work ethic.
• Able to accurately follow multi-layered written/oral instructions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including MS Outlook
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
• Self-driven, reliable, and hardworking
• Ability to work both in a team and independently with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Regular attendance is essential to be successful in this position 

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates in or around cultivation and manufacturing environments. This role routinely monitors and repairs cultivation processing equipment, cleans and sanitizes restrooms (including but not limited to toilets and urinals), and occasionally uses office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk, maneuver up and down ladders and stairs; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to individually lift up to 50 lbs. This position also requires long periods of standing, walking, bending, and other physical demands and the ability to work in extreme weather conditions for extended periods.  

POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This position may require some overtime as company needs arise. Availability to work holidays is essential. 

Compensation Description (annually): The hourly pay range for this position is $21.00 to $25.00.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. 

Why Join Us?

By joining FLUENT with Connected, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Be part of Connected’s highly anticipated entry into the New York market

• Work with a team that combines Connected’s proven genetics and brand strength with FLUENT’s local expertise and cutting-edge cultivation facility

• Help shape the future of premium cannabis in one of the country’s most discerning markets

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent to this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instruction or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.