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As a Maintenance Technician at Curaleaf, your main responsibilities include conducting scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, performing inspections and repairs, and collaborating with the Grow House team to address their needs. You’ll be handling various tasks such as replacing hardware, fixing leaks, patching walls, and documenting facility deficiencies. Your proactive communication with management and other teams ensures a smooth workflow and high-quality service.

To qualify for the Maintenance Technician position at Curaleaf, you need a high school diploma or GED, along with completion of a vocational program in building maintenance. Additionally, you should have three to five years of experience in building maintenance, encompassing electrical, plumbing, and carpentry skills. The ability to read schematic drawings and knowledge of industrial hand and power tools are also necessary for success.

Working as a Maintenance Technician at Curaleaf means being part of a vibrant, growth-focused environment in the cannabis industry. You'll be presented with a mix of indoor and outdoor tasks, requiring flexibility to handle various weather conditions. The culture at Curaleaf emphasizes collaboration, communication, and hands-on problem-solving, making it an engaging and dynamic workplace.

Curaleaf believes in nurturing talent and providing pathways for career advancement. As a Maintenance Technician, you'll have access to training programs and opportunities to expand your skills, which can lead to promotions within the company. Our commitment to employee development means you can expect to grow alongside Curaleaf as we continue to thrive in the cannabis industry.

As a Maintenance Technician at Curaleaf, you can look forward to a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, health, dental, and vision coverage, generous PTO, parental leave, and a 401(K) retirement plan. We also offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability, employee referral bonuses, and product discounts to ensure you feel valued as part of our team.

In your response, emphasize your systematic approach to preventative maintenance, including regular inspections, documentation of any potential issues, and proactive scheduling of repairs. Highlight examples of how you've successfully minimized downtime in previous roles by adhering to maintenance schedules.

Discuss a specific instance where quick thinking was essential, outlining the steps you took to assess the situation, implement an immediate fix, and communicate effectively with your team. Stress the importance of safety and thorough follow-up after addressing the emergency to prevent recurrence.

Here, you should detail your hands-on experience in electrical and plumbing work, noting any certifications or formal training you've undergone. Provide examples of previous projects where you successfully handled repairs or upgrades to demonstrate your competence in these systems.

Explain your method for prioritizing tasks based on urgency, available resources, and impact on operations. You might mention using a work order system, maintaining communication with your team, and being flexible to reassess priorities as situations evolve.

Enumerate the various industrial hand and power tools you're experienced with, such as drills, saws, and diagnostic equipment. It's also beneficial to explain how you ensure that tools are well-maintained and how you stay updated on the latest technology in the field.

Discuss your commitment to safety, referencing any safety training you've received and your awareness of applicable regulations. Showcase scenarios where you implemented safety protocols and how they contributed to a safer work environment.

Offer a case study of a situation where you identified inefficiencies in a maintenance process, proposed a change, and successfully implemented it. Share the positive results, such as increased efficiency, cost savings, or better safety outcomes.

You might mention aspects such as dealing with unpredictable emergencies, the physical demands of the job, or staying updated with evolving technology. Follow this up with strategies you've used to overcome these challenges, showcasing your proactive mindset.

Highlight your ability to simplify technical jargon into understandable language. Provide an example where you successfully explained maintenance issues or processes to non-technical team members, ensuring they understood the implications and necessary actions.

Share your passion for solving problems, your enjoyment in seeing tangible results from your work, and your drive to contribute to a team’s success. Mention how this motivation aligns with Curaleaf's commitment to quality and innovation in the cannabis industry.