Maintenance Supervisor

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

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising and performing all maintenance and repair activities to machinery, equipment, and facility. This position will perform a variety of maintenance functions in and around the facility, which includes providing routine, emergency, and scheduled maintenance to the building and associated equipment. The Maintenance Supervisor will perform manual tasks and preventive maintenance and maintain the facility in top condition while managing and assisting others on the team.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate with management to schedule repairs and preventive maintenance of all AC units and dehumidifiers through the facility 
• Inspect, repair machinery, and replace or install equipment such as fans, dehumidifiers, railings, lights, drives, doors, ramps and etc.
• Keep records on preventive maintenance of all equipment
• Add proven improvement processes to all Preventative Maintenance and Turn schedule
• Arrange, assemble, install, and maintain irrigation systems and troubleshoot electrical issues.
• Utilize, maintain, and repair 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.
• Assist with the operation and arrangement of sanitation area when needed.
• Inspection of facilities and equipment to ensure company standards and safety regulations are being maintained.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Maintain general facility maintenance and troubleshooting as necessary.
• Establishes and implements policies and procedures to respond to facilities and safety-related issues.
• Meets maintenance financial standards by providing annual budget information; monitoring expenditures; identifying variances; implementing corrective actions.
• Direct supervision of maintenance staff. Indirectly supervises contracted cleaning staff.
• Oversee adherence to compliance with health and safety standards and company policies and procedures).
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What We Are Looking For

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED equivalent 
• Minimum of 2 years of supervision 
• 3 years of general repair experience and building maintenance experience
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building equipment.
• Preferred EPA Certified 
• Basic knowledge of computers and printers

SKILLS

• Skilled with tape measuring and other measuring tools
• Skilled in 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.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail with speed and accuracy.
• Effective time- management and ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including MS Outlook and Excel
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
• Self-driven, reliable, and hard-working
• Ability to work both in a team and independently with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  This position supervises the Maintenance team.

Compensation Description (annually): The salary range for this position in the selected city is $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 annually.

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

Physical Requirements/Workplace Environment

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 frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs individually. This position also requires periods of standing, walking, bending, and other physical demands. Attention to detail is also very important in this position.

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.