Maintenance Supervisor
TerrAscend Corp. is a leading TSX-listed company with operations across North America, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Ohio, and California through TerrAscend Growth Corp., as well as retail operations in Canada.
TerrAscend operates The Apothecarium and other dispensary retail locations, along with scaled cultivation, processing, and manufacturing facilities across its core markets. Our portfolio includes well-known brands such as The Apothecarium, Cookies, Kind Tree, Legend, State Flower, Wana, Cuue, One, and Valhalla.
The Maintenance Supervisor will lead the facilities and maintenance team to ensure the cultivation and processing facility operates at full capacity with minimal downtime. This role is responsible for overseeing maintenance operations, implementing preventative maintenance programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing team performance. This role requires availability and communication outside of normal business hours to address emergencies.
Why TerrAscend?
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the maintenance team to ensure timely completion of work orders and projects.
- Inspect buildings, equipment, and systems to identify issues and ensure optimal performance.
- Oversee the repair of faulty equipment, systems, and damaged structures.
- Manage and maintain HVAC, heating, plumbing, and electrical systems to guarantee functionality.
- Manage repairs and maintenance of various automated packaging and labeling systems.
- Lead maintenance and preventative maintenance (PM) programs, including development, scheduling, and continuous improvement.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and reporting systems.
- Manage inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment.
- Ensure a clean, safe, and organized working environment throughout the facility.
- Train, mentor, and evaluate maintenance staff on procedures, safety practices, and equipment use.
- Assist with hiring, onboarding, and performance management of maintenance personnel.
- Coordinate with cultivation, processing, and compliance teams to minimize operational disruptions.
- Oversee general facility upkeep including landscaping, painting, and carpentry as needed.
- Work flexible shifts as needed to support critical production tasks.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Proven experience in facility maintenance, preferably in a regulated environment (cannabis, pharmaceutical, food production, etc.).
- Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
- Black Seal Certification is strongly preferred.
- Experience working in a cannabis cultivation or processing facility
- Experience with Greenhouse maintenance
- Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
- Experience developing and managing preventative maintenance programs.
- Understanding of safety regulations and compliance requirements.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong computational skills and familiarity with Office suite.
- Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
- Experience maintaining automated packaging and labeling equipment.
- Must satisfy the minimum age criteria mandated by applicable state cannabis regulations for this role.
- Background Check Required.
What We Offer
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Health & Wellness — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible team members.
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Plan for Your Future — 401(k) savings opportunities to help support your financial goals.
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Time to Recharge — Paid time off and company holidays for eligible team members.
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Grow Your Career — Learning, development, and opportunities to build your career across a growing organization.
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Employee Perks — Team member discounts and additional programs designed to recognize and support our people.
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Support When You Need It — Resources and programs focused on your overall well-being.
Benefits and eligibility may vary based on employment status, location, and other applicable factors.
Working Conditions:
This position requires working in an environment that has a high amount of plant matter and pollen. Areas of the facility reach high/low temperatures with high humidity levels. Employees may have exposure to conditions such as dust, plant matter, and particles that affect the respiratory system, eyes, or skin, depending on department job assignments. Employees are required to wear protective gear and have the option to wear eye and ear protection. Certain areas of the facility use harsh chemicals for cleaning such as bleach and can have repetitive movements. Employees should be comfortable and capable of working under all of the above conditions.
Physical Requirements:
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This position may require the ability to perform essential functions that include, but are not limited to: Pushing, pulling, lifting, or moving items weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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Sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, squatting, and/or walking for extended periods of time. Using hands and fingers to touch, handle, feel, and pick objects (manual dexterity).
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Working with chemicals (e.g., butane, propane, bleach) while following strict safety guidelines.
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Cleaning and maintaining the facility or equipment using approved chemicals.
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Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), including clothing protection, close-toed non-slip shoes, and optional ear and eye protection.
EEO Statement
TerrAscend is an equal opportunity employer. At TerrAscend, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on sex, race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.
Disclaimer
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The Company has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and the like is not exhaustive, rather it is illustrative of the current essential functions required for the position.
TerrAscend participates in E-Verify.
Please review the E-Verify Participation Notice and Right to Work Notice, available in English and Spanish.
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Skills
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Short answers (4)
- What are your salary requirements for this position?
- If you were referred by an employee of TerrAscend or affiliate company, please list their name here. optional
- Please list your home address (i.e. 123 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19017)
- Please provide your LEGAL First and Last Name
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- Are you authorized to work in the United States?
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? (e.g., H-1B visa status)
- Do you have a cannabis industry non-compete that would disallow you to work at TerrAscend or its affiliates in the role you are applying for?
- Are you willing to submit a criminal background check as a prerequisite to being hired?
- Have you previously interviewed with TerrAscend or any of its affiliated companies? (The Apothecarium, Keystone Canna Remedies, Gage, Ilera, etc.)
- Have you previously been employed with TerrAscend or any of its affiliated companies? (The Apothecarium, Keystone Canna Remedies, Gage, Ilera, etc.)
- Where did you hear about this opportunity?
- Are you at least 21 years of age? (Requirement by the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission in order to work in cannabis industry in the State of New Jersey)
Written answers (2)
- Are you related to anyone currently employed by TerrAscend? (Please include family and/or personal relationships.)
- According to NJ CRC Regulations, cannabis companies must check references for all candidates upon hiring. Please list 2-3 professional references for TerrAscend to check upon getting to the hiring stage. (Ex: John Doe, Former Supervisor at ToysRUs, [email protected].)