Cultivation Facilities Manager
Primary Function
The Facilities Manager is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, reliability, and operational readiness of the cultivation facility – including building envelope, grounds, process machinery, HVAC and environmental-control systems, irrigation and fertigation infrastructure, electrical and utility systems, and supporting equipment. This role owns the preventative maintenance program, leads troubleshooting and root-cause diagnosis of equipment failures, and coordinates qualified contractors for work beyond the scope of the in-house team.
Because environmental stability directly drives crop consistency, yield, and regulatory compliance, this position carries outsized operational weight: unplanned downtime in HVAC, dehumidification, CO₂, irrigation, or electrical systems can translate directly into crop loss, compliance exposure, or safety risk. The Facilities Manager supervises facility technicians, coordinates outside contractors and vendors, maintains accurate maintenance and compliance records, and ensures all facility systems remain safe, code-compliant, and available to support uninterrupted cultivation operations.
Reports to NativeCare CEO. Full-time position with benefits. Weekend and on call required. Salary; DOE. Band Member and Native American preference observed.
Responsibilities:
Maintenance & Reliability
· Perform and oversee routine facility maintenance, preventative maintenance, inspections, and minor repairs across mechanical, electrical, and structural systems
· Diagnose mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, irrigation/fertigation, and facility-equipment issues and determine appropriate corrective action
· Perform basic plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and building repairs with the scope of training, licensure, and applicable code
· Identify equipment failures and coordinate scheduling, facility access, and completion of repairs by qualified contractors when issues exceed in-house capabilities
· Develp and maintain preventative maintenance schedules for HVAC, dehumidification, environmental-control systems, pumps, irrigation/fertigation equipment, electrical systems, generators, backup power, building systems, and other critical facility equipment
· Monitor building automation and environmental-control systems to identify potential failures before they result in environmental excursions or operational disruption
· Coordinate emergency maintenance response and prioritize repairs based on safety, regulatory requirements, cultivation impact and operation urgency
Environmental & Cultivation Support
· Partner with the cultivation team to maintain target environmental setpoints (temperature, relative humidity, VPD, CO₂, airflow) and escalate any system deviation that could affect plant health or compliance.
· Support commissioning and calibration of environmental sensors, controllers, and BAS/BMS platforms in coordination with cultivation and controls personnel.
· Assist with installation, relocation, modification, repair, and removal of facility equipment and utilities, including in active grow spaces under sanitation and access protocols.
Compliance, Safety & Documentation
· Maintain compliance with applicable OSHA requirements, state and local cannabis regulations, building and fire codes, safety standards, and company policy.
· Maintain accurate maintenance logs, service histories, repair records, calibration records, warranties, and equipment documentation sufficient to support regulatory inspection and audit.
· Develop, update, and implement facility maintenance SOPs, safety procedures, and lockout/tagout protocols.
· Maintain required documentation for controlled substances-adjacent facility access, visitor/contractor logs, and security-system interfaces (cameras, access control, alarms) as required by state cannabis regulations.
Team & Vendor Leadership
· Supervise, train, and support facility technicians, ensuring maintenance tasks are completed accurately, safely, and within established timelines.
· Coordinate and supervise contractors and vendors performing work within the cultivation facility, including badge access, escort, and sanitation/IPM protocol compliance.
· Manage inventory of maintenance parts, tools, supplies, and critical spare components; generate purchase and work orders and maintain appropriate stock levels for routine and emergency repairs.
· Work closely with cultivation, security, and operations leadership to schedule maintenance activities that minimize disruption to production and preserve compliance.
· Maintain accurate scheduling, timekeeping, and maintenance documentation; perform other duties as assigned by management.
· Knowledge of local cannabis regulations and compliance
· Other Duties as Assigned
Preferred Qualifications
· Working knowledge of HVAC and environmental-control equipment. (dehumidification, CO₂ enrichment, supplemental lighting, fertigation).
· Experience with building automation systems (BAS/BMS) and environmental-monitoring platforms.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
· Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, and work in tight or elevated spaces; lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
· Work is performed indoors in a cultivation environment with variable temperature, humidity, and light-cycle conditions, including rooms under active supplemental lighting.
· Use of appropriate PPE (safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, respiratory protection as required) and adherence to facility sanitation and IPM entry protocols.
· Exposure to plant material, cleaning agents, and standard facility mechanical/electrical hazards; must follow all lockout/tagout and electrical-safety procedures.
Qualifications:
· 3+ years of experience in commercial facility maintenance, agricultural operations, manufacturing, industrial maintenance, or building maintenance.
· Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and HVAC systems.
· Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, with the ability to identify probable root cause of equipment failures and determine the appropriate repair strategy.
· Ability to perform minor repairs and routine maintenance while recognizing when specialized or licensed contractors are required.
· Experience developing and managing preventative maintenance schedules and programs.
· Ability to prioritize emergency, critical, and non-routine maintenance requests based on operational and cultivation impact.
· Familiarity with building codes, OSHA requirements, and workplace safety practices.
· Strong organizational and documentation skills, with the ability to maintain accurate maintenance and equipment records for regulatory audit purposes.
· Excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with cultivation staff, management, vendors, and outside contractors.
· Ability to work independently, manage shifting priorities, and respond effectively to facility emergencies, including after-hours and weekend call-outs.
· Must be able to pass a background check and obtain any state-required cannabis agent/employee badge or credential prior to start.
· Must meet licensing requirements with Red Lake Tribal Regulatory Cannabis Agency and pass tribal, state and federal background checks
· Experience working in cannabis industry
· Demonstrate experience working with Tribal communities
· Current Minnesota driver’s license, clean driving record, auto insurance, regular and consistent access to a motor vehicle, must be insurable through NativeCare vehicle insurance
· Must be 21 years or older
To Apply: A complete application and resume with three references, please send to NativeCare Corporate Office, 24400 Highway 1, P.O. Box 569, Red Lake, MN 56671, or submitted online via indeed.
NativeCare is a tribally owned premier cannabis operator dedicated to quality, innovation, and community. NativeCare focuses on producing the best possible product for cannabis enthusiasts.
Pay: $65,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
