At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.

Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.

Lead Maintenance Technician

Job Type: Full-Time; Non-Exempt
Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Pay Rate Range: $23.50 - $29.50
Location: Mt. Dora, FL 

Lead Agricultural/Industrial Maintenance Technician bridges the gap between hands-on technical work and operational leadership. They ensure that Environmental, Fertigation, and facility systems remain operational while guiding a team of technicians to meet safety and productivity goals. This "working lead" role balances complex technical repairs with coordination with the Cultivation team to minimize downtime and ensure equipment reliability.

Core Responsibilities

· Technical Leadership: Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for high-level troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, fertigation, RO, and pneumatic systems.

· Team Coordination: Schedule and assign daily work orders to junior technicians, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time.

· Preventive Maintenance (PM): Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive PM programs and predictive maintenance schedules to extend machinery lifespan.

· Safety & Compliance: Enforce OSHA standards, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, and other regulatory guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.

· Mentorship: Train and coach junior staff on advanced repair techniques and proper equipment operation.

· Specialized Systems: Maintain and repair industry-specific equipment such as Media water filters, Commercial RO Systems, irrigation systems (agricultural),

· Administrative Duties: Manage maintenance records in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), track spare parts inventory, and coordinate with outside vendors.

Required Skills & Qualifications

· Education: High School Diploma or GED; prefer an Associate’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance or a related technical field.

· Experience: 10+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.

· Technical Expertise: Proficiency in BAS, e.g., Trane Ensemble or Tracer SC+ Building Automation Systems, motor controls, and reading complex blueprints or electrical schematics.

· Certifications: Useful credentials include Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)

Physical & Environmental Demands

· Stamina: Ability to lift up to 50–75 lbs and work in physically demanding positions (crawling, climbing, bending).

· Environment: Frequent exposure to outdoor weather, high-noise areas, and potentially hazardous materials or moving machinery.

· Availability: Often requires on-call rotation, night/weekend shifts, and rapid response to emergency breakdowns.

 

Curaleaf Pay Transparency$23.50—$29.50 USD

What We Offer:

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Life/ Disability Insurance
• Community Involvement
• Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.  

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Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company, and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, Find, and Anthem provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. Curaleaf International is powered by a strong presence in all stages of the supply chain. Its unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production. Home | Curaleaf | Cannabis with Confidence

Our Vision: To be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis. 

Our Values:

• Lead and Inspire.  
• Commit to Win.  
• ONE Curaleaf.  
• Driven to Deliver Excellence.  

Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.

Current Curaleaf employees should apply for open positions through our Internal Job Board, which can be accessed via the link on The Leaf. 

***Please note that U.S. immigration rules and regulations are governed by federal law; not state law.  Although Curaleaf operates in states that have legalized and decriminalized marijuana, it is still considered a controlled substance under federal regulations and thus illegal under federal law. For this reason, unless and until federal law changes, Curaleaf is prohibited from offering sponsorship for any non-immigrant or immigrant visas. 

***Please also note that while candidates who are Lawful Permanent Residents (such as those with Green Cards) are eligible for employment with, and are hired by Curaleaf, working for a company engaged in a business that grows and sells a product that is illegal under federal law might compromise the candidate’s immigration status. Before a Lawful Permanent Resident accepts an offer of employment, Curaleaf recommends that the candidate seek the advice of an immigration lawyer.