Terrascend
Posted 1 month ago
Maintenance Supervisor
Boonton, NJOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Maintenance Supervisor leads facilities and maintenance to keep cultivation and processing operations running with minimal downtime; oversees preventive maintenance, regulatory compliance, and team performance.
About this role
At TerrAscend, we don’t just grow cannabis — we grow possibility. Whether it's cultivating top-tier flower, supporting patients with trusted therapies, or crafting premium products for adult use, we’re here to elevate lives. As a trailblazer in the cannabis industry, our roots run deep and our sights are set high. If you're ready to shape the future of cannabis with a team that believes in quality, care, and community — let’s grow together.
The Maintenance Supervisor will lead the facilities and maintenance team to ensure the cultivation and processing facility operates at full capacity with minimal downtime. This role is responsible for overseeing maintenance operations, implementing preventative maintenance programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing team performance. This role requires availability and communication outside of normal business hours to address emergencies.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the maintenance team to ensure timely completion of work orders and projects.
- Inspect buildings, equipment, and systems to identify issues and ensure optimal performance.
- Oversee the repair of faulty equipment, systems, and damaged structures.
- Manage and maintain HVAC, heating, plumbing, and electrical systems to guarantee functionality.
- Manage repairs and maintenance of various automated packaging and labeling systems.
- Lead maintenance and preventative maintenance (PM) programs, including development, scheduling, and continuous improvement.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and reporting systems.
- Manage inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment.
- Ensure a clean, safe, and organized working environment throughout the facility.
- Train, mentor, and evaluate maintenance staff on procedures, safety practices, and equipment use.
- Assist with hiring, onboarding, and performance management of maintenance personnel.
- Coordinate with cultivation, processing, and compliance teams to minimize operational disruptions.
- Oversee general facility upkeep including landscaping, painting, and carpentry as needed.
- Work flexible shifts as needed to support critical production tasks.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Proven experience in facility maintenance, preferably in a regulated environment (cannabis, pharmaceutical, food production, etc.).
- Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
- Black Seal Certification is strongly preferred.
- Experience working in a cannabis cultivation or processing facility
- Experience with Greenhouse maintenance
- Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
- Experience developing and managing preventative maintenance programs.
- Understanding of safety regulations and compliance requirements.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong computational skills and familiarity with Office suite.
- Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
- Experience maintaining automated packaging and labeling equipment.
- Must satisfy the minimum age criteria mandated by applicable state cannabis regulations for this role.
- Background Check Required.
Skills
CMMSElectricalFacility MaintenanceHiring & OnboardingHVACMaintenance ManagementMechanical SystemsPackaging And Labeling SystemsPlumbingPreventive Maintenance (PM)Reporting And DocumentationSafety ComplianceSCADA (if Mentioned)Team Leadership
