Cultivation Technician

About This Role

This role involves executing crop production tasks for cannabis cultivation, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures. The technician will manage the entire plant lifecycle from propagation to harvesting, contributing to the production of high-quality cannabis products.

Responsibilities

• Execute crop production tasks following company's Standard Operating Procedures for indoor cultivation
• Perform propagation tasks including cutting and sticking clones, clone care/maintenance, watering and feeding
• Monitor and maintain Clone Room and Mother Room environment
• Ensure proper labeling and inventory tracking, reporting, and record-keeping within the state-mandated electronic tracking system
• Monitor, review, and report on relevant environmental factors that affect plant growth (light, temperature, medium moisture, humidity, plant nutrition)
• Inspect crops to ascertain the existence of pests and disease and implement IPM best practices
• Perform plant monitoring and care during vegetative and generative growth stages including transplanting, de-foliation, pruning, staking, and plant structure training
• Undertake harvesting tasks: cutting down plants, breaking down harvested plants, de-foliating harvested plants, weighing and inventory data input
• Clean and sanitize grow rooms, then hang/organize harvested plants within designated dry rooms
• Monitor the drying/curing process and climate control systems
• Prepare and package all cannabis products during peak times
• Operate and maintain cultivation systems/equipment: monitoring, calibrating, troubleshooting, running, and maintaining lighting, irrigation, and climate control systems
• Stock, organize, and handle production inputs, supplies, and materials
• Sanitize and clean growing areas, cultivation workspaces, and tools
• Ensure daily compliance with policies and procedures including state compliance, security and safety protocols

Requirements

• Ability to execute techniques accurately and consistently
• Good documentation, inventory, and organizational skills
• Ability to keep to a tight schedule
• Ability to maintain excellent punctuality and attendance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Applicant must meet all state requirements
• Able to push, pull, lift, or move a minimum of 50lbs
• Capable of sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, squatting, and/or walking for extended periods of time
• Capable of using hands and fingers to touch, handle, feel and pick
• Ability to work with hazardous chemicals (butane, propane, etc.) following strict safety guidelines
• Ability to utilize chemicals (such as bleach) to clean and maintain facility/equipment
• Must wear PPE (clothing protection), close-toed non-slip shoes, and optional ear/eye protection

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Nice to Have

• Horticulture experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits