Maintenance Technician - job 1 of 9

As a Maintenance Technician at Curaleaf, you will perform various duties essential for maintaining our facilities. This includes scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance, conducting inspections, and responding to service requests by the grow house team. You'll be adjusting hardware, repairing roofs, and completing daily work orders among other tasks—all vital to keeping our operations running smoothly.

To qualify for the Maintenance Technician position at Curaleaf, you should have a High School diploma or GED, and ideally, a certificate from a vocational school in building maintenance is required. Experience of 2 to 4 years in building maintenance, particularly in commercial or industrial settings, is preferred to ensure you're well-prepared for the role.

Maintenance Technicians at Curaleaf work full-time, following a Monday to Friday schedule from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Flexibility in hours may be required to meet customer and maintenance needs, ensuring our facilities are maintained effectively at all times.

A successful Maintenance Technician at Curaleaf should possess strong skills in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting. Additionally, the ability to work independently, read diagrams, and utilize industrial hand and power tools is crucial. Good communication, both verbal and written, is also essential for maintaining friendly interactions with team members.

Curaleaf offers an attractive benefits package for Maintenance Technicians, which includes career growth opportunities, competitive pay, health, dental, and vision insurance, generous PTO, a 401(K) retirement plan, and life insurance. Moreover, employees enjoy community involvement initiatives and product discounts, all aimed at fostering a supportive workplace.

When answering this question, highlight specific tasks you have performed as a Maintenance Technician. Share how your hands-on experience has equipped you with a variety of skills related to electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work, ensuring that you align your answers with the role specifics at Curaleaf.

To tackle this, emphasize your ability to assess urgency and impact. Explain that you would prioritize emergency requests first, followed by routine maintenance, ensuring a smooth workflow. Relating this to Curaleaf’s emphasis on efficient service would demonstrate your understanding of their operations.

Provide a detailed response mentioning specific tools like power drills, hand tools, and any specialized equipment you have used. Relate your proficiency with these tools to the responsibilities at Curaleaf, showcasing how this expertise prepares you for the role.

Share a specific example where you faced a maintenance issue, explain the steps you took to investigate the problem, and detail how you resolved it. Highlighting your troubleshooting skills will resonate well with Curaleaf's need for a skilled Maintenance Technician.

Discuss your knowledge of safety protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) that you employ during maintenance activities. This is particularly important for Curaleaf, highlighting your commitment to a safe work environment.

Explain that you value clear communication, whether it's through informal chats or written documentation. Stress the importance of maintaining positive relationships as emphasized by Curaleaf’s culture.

Demonstrate familiarity with Curaleaf's values like 'Lead and Inspire' and 'Committed to Win.' Show how these values align with your professional approach and your desire to contribute positively to the company culture.

Share an instance where your collaborative efforts in maintenance led to improved efficiency and team morale. Relate this back to Curaleaf’s goal of fostering a supportive work environment.

Discuss your willingness to seek guidance while also demonstrating initiative. Emphasize how you would document the issue and consult with a senior technician or a supervisor, ensuring that the repair was completed correctly and efficiently.

Convey your enthusiasm for working in the cannabis industry and share specific aspects of Curaleaf that attract you, such as their commitment to quality and community involvement. Your passion will resonate with the interviewers.