Manufacturing HVAC & Facilities Maintenance Technician

📍 Apollo Beach, FL

💰 $35–$45 per hour | Full-Time | 40 hrs/week + Overtime Opportunities

About the Role

Our client is a rapidly growing cannabis production company operating a 240,000 sq. ft. cultivation facility in Apollo Beach, FL. As production capacity continues to expand, they are building a strong internal maintenance team to support critical facility systems and reduce reliance on outside contractors.

They are seeking a HVAC & Facilities Maintenance Technician to support day-to-day operations. HVAC performance is a mission-critical component of cultivation, making this a highly technical and hands-on role.

This position is ideal for candidates with experience in HVAC, industrial maintenance, commercial facilities, or manufacturing environments. Cannabis experience is not required — strong technical skills and mechanical troubleshooting ability are the priority.

Key Responsibilities

HVAC & Environmental Systems

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial HVAC and environmental control systems
• Monitor and maintain environmental conditions including temperature, airflow, and humidity
• Identify system inefficiencies and proactively address issues before they impact production

Facility Maintenance

• Perform general facility maintenance including:
• Minor repairs
• Painting
• Basic plumbing
• Equipment maintenance
• Assist with installation and repair of facility infrastructure and equipment
• Document maintenance activities and system performance

Preventative Maintenance

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on HVAC, mechanical, and building systems
• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance checklists
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance programs and system reliability

Team Support

• Work closely with the Maintenance Manager and operations teams
• Coordinate with outside contractors when specialized services are required
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Support cultivation and production teams when maintenance needs arise

What We're Looking For

Required

• Experience in one or more of the following:
• HVAC systems
• Industrial maintenance
• Commercial facility maintenance
• Manufacturing environments
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to perform hands-on repairs and maintenance
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Must be 21+ years old
• Eligible to register with the state cannabis regulatory agency
• Authorized to work in the United States

Preferred

• Experience with large commercial HVAC systems
• Experience in manufacturing plants, warehouses, or industrial facilities
• HVAC or trade certifications
• High School Diploma or GED

Career Growth

Our client strongly believes in developing and promoting internal talent. As the facility continues to scale, technicians may have opportunities to grow into:

• Lead Technician roles
• Maintenance Supervisory positions
• Facility or Operations Management roles

Work Environment

Work is performed in a large-scale cultivation and production facility with varying environmental conditions including temperature, humidity, and exposure to plant material, dust, and pollen. Technicians may occasionally work on ladders or elevated platforms.

About Vangst

Vangst is the cannabis industry's leading hiring platform, connecting cannabis companies with the talent they need to grow. Since 2018, Vangst has helped 1,200+ cannabis businesses hire top talent across the country.

With over 300,000 people employed in the cannabis industry today, the workforce is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst’s mission is to fill every job in cannabis.