HVAC and Facilities Operator (Chelsea)

Company Description

Harbor House Collective is a minority-owned, family-run, vertically integrated marijuana establishment in Massachusetts, involved in the cultivation, manufacturing, and dispensing of premium adult-use cannabis. As one of the state’s premier cannabis companies, HHC is known for its award-winning flower and unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and authenticity. We are dedicated to producing and delivering the highest quality cannabis in the market.

Role Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Technician with strong HVAC expertise to support the day-to-day facility needs of our cultivation, processing, and retail environments. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with deep knowledge of HVAC systems, as well as experience in electrical, plumbing, and mechanical maintenance. This role is critical to ensuring our environmental systems remain stable, efficient, and compliant—keeping our cannabis production running at the highest level.

Key Responsibilities:

HVAC & Environmental Systems 

1. Perform installation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC systems, including RTUs, chillers, dehumidifiers, mini-splits, and air-handling units. 
2. Ensure precise calibration of climate control systems to maintain strict cultivation parameters. 
3. Monitor, adjust, and optimize environmental controls (temperature, humidity, airflow, CO₂) across multiple grow rooms. 
4. Maintain and troubleshoot building management systems (BMS) and cultivation automation platforms. 

General Maintenance 

1. Inspect, maintain, and repair plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems. 
2. Support cultivation and post-harvest equipment (lights, irrigation, fertigation units, pumps, fans, trimmers, packaging machines). 
3. Track service records, manage equipment lifecycles, and reduce downtime through proactive repairs. 

Compliance & Safety 

1. Follow all state and local regulations related to cannabis facility operations. 
2. Maintain safety standards, keeping all work areas clean, organized, and hazard-free. 
3. Document maintenance activities and inspections in compliance with company SOPs and regulatory requirements. 

Collaboration 

1. Respond promptly to maintenance requests from cultivation, processing, and retail teams. 
2. Work with third-party vendors and contractors for specialized HVAC or equipment repairs. 
3. Communicate issues, updates, and project statuses to management regularly. 

Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial or industrial facility maintenance experience, with proven HVAC expertise. 
• Ability to diagnose, repair, and optimize HVAC systems in high-demand, high-humidity environments. 
• Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems. 
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals. 
• Hands-on, adaptable, and able to work independently under pressure. 
• Must be 21+, pass a background check, and be eligible to work in a licensed cannabis facility. 
• This role offers a starting salary of $80,000–$100,000



Preferred Skills:

• Direct experience with cannabis cultivation or controlled-environment agriculture. 
• Familiarity with cultivation environmental systems and controls (e.g., Aroya, Innotech). 
• Experience with automation and building management systems (BMS). 
• Basic carpentry, drywall, or general construction skills.