FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN — PART-TIME / ON-CALL
Location: West Oakland
Hours: Approximately 8–15 hours per month
Pay: $35–$38/hour, depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are a small medicinal mushroom production company seeking a trustworthy, dependable, and mechanically capable person to help maintain our West Oakland production facility.
This is a part-time (limited hours) position consisting of one scheduled maintenance visit each month, additional repairs as needed, and occasional supply and waste-hauling runs. We are looking for a resourceful generalist who can handle a wide range of practical repairs, identify developing problems, and communicate clearly when specialized support is needed.
Experience maintaining cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, processing, or other regulated production facilities is strongly preferred. Experience in cannabis facility maintenance is helpful because the role involves working in a production environment where sanitation, environmental controls, documentation, access protocols, and minimizing disruption to operations are important. However, strong candidates with comparable experience in mushroom production, agriculture, food production, warehouses, light-industrial facilities, or other regulated environments are also encouraged to apply.
SCHEDULE AND AVAILABILITY
Approximately 8–15 hours per month
One scheduled four-hour maintenance visit each month
Additional visits scheduled as repairs or facility needs arise
Three-hour minimum for additional call-ins
Occasional urgent repairs when a facility issue threatens production
Ability to respond within 24–48 hours is strongly preferred but not guaranteed
Approved urgent 24–48-hour response work is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate
Approved same-day emergency work is paid at 2 times the regular rate
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Facility Maintenance and Repairs
Perform general facility repairs and maintenance.
Troubleshoot and maintain air compressors and related components.
Replace pipe fittings and complete basic plumbing repairs.
Perform basic electrical troubleshooting and appropriate minor repairs.
Repair broken door latches, wheels, shelving, carts, and other facility equipment.
Safely operate common hand tools and power tools.
Assemble storage racks, rolling carts, and other equipment.
Assist with miscellaneous maintenance and facility-improvement projects as needed.
Identify work that requires a specialized contractor.
Preventative Maintenance
Replace air filters throughout the facility.
Inspect, set, and replace pest traps and bait stations as needed.
Inspect equipment and facility systems for developing problems.
Review and complete prioritized maintenance tasks during the scheduled monthly visit.
Document completed work, materials needed, and recommended follow-up repairs.
Supply and Hauling Runs
Pick up palletized materials and other production supplies.
Complete occasional hardware and supply runs.
Haul spent mushroom substrate to local farms, growers, or disposal locations.
Complete occasional dump runs when materials cannot be reused.
Safely load, secure, transport, and unload materials.
Help maintain relationships with local farms or growers interested in receiving spent mushroom substrate.
COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATION
Coordinate with our production leadership team to prioritize maintenance needs.
Use a laptop, iPad, or cell phone to update maintenance tasks and records in Monday.com.
Communicate clearly about repair status, materials, costs, safety concerns, and recommended next steps.
Keep receipts and accurate records for approved facility purchases.
Notify leadership promptly when a problem could affect safety or production.
QUALIFICATIONS
Relevant experience in facility maintenance, mechanical work, construction, or a related hands-on role
Strong mechanical aptitude and practical troubleshooting ability
Experience with basic plumbing and electrical troubleshooting
Ability to safely use hand tools and power tools
Ability to work independently and follow through reliably
Strong communication and organizational skills
Comfortable using a smartphone, tablet, and basic computer software
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
Ability to safely lift and move at least 50 pounds
Strong professional references
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Maintenance experience in a production, agricultural, warehouse, or light-industrial facility
Experience with air compressors, boilers, pumps, plumbing, or related mechanical systems
Carpentry, framing, or general construction skills
Welding or metal-fabrication experience
Experience towing, backing, loading, and operating trailers
Access to a truck with appropriate payload and towing capacity
A basic set of personal tools
Experience coordinating with licensed tradespeople
Existing relationships with local farmers, growers, or composting operations
TO APPLY
A brief introduction and overview of your relevant experience
Examples of maintenance, mechanical, construction, or repair work you have completed
Your general availability
Whether you own or have access to a truck, including its payload and towing capacity
A list of tools and equipment you regularly work with
Two or three professional references
A brief example of a maintenance problem you independently diagnosed and repaired
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