Facilities Technician
Location: Gainesville, FLStart Date: October 12, 2026Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-3:30 PMPay Rate: $19.00-$20.00 per hour depending on experience
Join a Growing Cannabis Cultivation Team
Are you a hands-on problem solver who enjoys keeping facilities running at peak performance? We're seeking a Facilities Technician to join our brand-new cannabis cultivation facility in Gainesville, Florida supporting our Surterra Wellness market. In this role, you'll help maintain critical building systems, ensure a safe working environment, and support daily operations that contribute to the success of our cultivation team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with maintenance experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys tackling a variety of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building maintenance challenges.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Facilities Technician, you'll play a key role in maintaining the facility and ensuring operational excellence by:
- Ensuring all personal, facility, and departmental safety standards are consistently met.
- Operating, installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining building components and systems, including electrical, HVAC, overhead doors, and other mechanical equipment.
- Diagnosing equipment issues, performing repairs, and validating successful operation after maintenance.
- Supporting the operation and maintenance of pumps, engines, motors, conveyors, compressors, laboratory equipment, and other mechanical systems.
- Repairing and maintaining facility structures based on work orders and operational needs.
- Performing basic plumbing repairs, including fixture installations, valve repairs, and pipeline maintenance.
- Performing basic electrical maintenance and repairs.
- Completing preventative maintenance tasks on mechanical tools and electronic testing equipment.
- Accurately documenting maintenance activities and supporting continuous improvement efforts.
- Assisting with additional facility maintenance projects and responsibilities as needed.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid government-issued photo ID
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience maintaining and repairing building systems, equipment, and structures
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Experience using hand tools and power tools safely and effectively
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency using test meters and diagnostic equipment
Preferred Qualifications
- Journeyman Class B, Systems Contractor Class C, or Systems Technician Class D certification
- Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems
- Experience with motors, electrical controls, lighting systems, gas systems, and commercial building equipment
- Completion of a maintenance vocational/technical program or recognized apprenticeship
- Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving environment
- Exposure to bright lighting where eye protection may be required
- Exposure to cannabis odor
- Exposure to direct plant contact; some individuals may experience allergies
- Exposure to moderate heat and humidity
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods
- Ability to distinguish color-coded wiring
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to climb ladders and work from elevated platforms or scaffolding when necessary
Why Join Parallel?
- Be part of the launch of a new cultivation facility in Gainesville
- Opportunity for career growth within one of the nation's leading cannabis companies
- Benefits and Perks: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Employee discount, 401k enrollment, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet Insurance, and more!
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Gain hands-on experience in large-scale commercial cannabis cultivation facility
- Help shape the future of a rapidly growing industry
Ready to Grow With Us?
If you're a dependable maintenance professional looking to join an exciting and rapidly growing cannabis cultivation operation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to quality, innovation, safety, and operational excellence.