Maintenance Technician

At Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation, our mission is to create the highest quality medicine that changes people’s lives. We stand beside all who believe in safe, legal and effective access to this powerful medicine. As fellow Texans, we see this as our responsibility to take care of our neighbors. Our vision is to transform Texas through the power and the truth of medical cannabis. We work alongside physicians and their patients with current qualifying conditions to supply prescription cannabis that can change lives.
The Maintenance Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing equipment and facilities within a food manufacturing environment. This position involves a combination of technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and hygienic working environment. This role ensures production uptime through a robust preventative maintenance program and responds to unplanned downtime with a solutions-oriented approach. 

Essential Functions:

• Equipment Maintenance: 
• Perform routine preventive maintenance tasks on production machinery, including steam cookers, mixers, boiler system, packaging equipment, water softeners, pumps, and refrigeration systems. 
• Conduct inspections, lubrication, and adjustments to ensure equipment operates efficiently and meets production requirements. 
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, identify root causes, and implement effective repairs to minimize downtime. 
• Respond promptly and provide emergency unscheduled troubleshooting and repairs of production equipment during the manufacturing process to prevent disruptions to production. 
• Facility Maintenance: 
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the production area, ensuring compliance with sanitation standards. 
• Monitor and repair facility systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, to support a safe and comfortable working environment. 
• Safety and Compliance: 
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including lockout/tagout procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, and safe work practices. 
• Participate in safety training programs and contribute to the development of safety initiatives to promote a culture of safety. 
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (DPS, HACCP, OSHA) and company policies related to food safety, sanitation, and environmental regulations. 
• Documentation and Reporting: 
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment inspections, and inventory management. 
• Document equipment repairs, parts replacements, and maintenance procedures to track equipment history and performance.