Cultivation Specialist

Vireo Health, Inc. is a leading provider of cannabis products and customer experiences. We are seeking a highly skilled Cultivation Technician to join our team in maintaining a clean and safe working environment, adhering to state regulations, and ensuring the highest quality cannabis products for our patients.

• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe working environment, including the cultivation and surrounding areas.
• Develop a working knowledge of all equipment within specified grow spaces, including irrigation systems, fans, and lighting equipment.
• Properly use, maintain, and store all tools and equipment, including shop vacuums, pumps, hoses, carts, pruners, scissors, stools, gloves, rags, and personal protective equipment.
• Maintain effective communication with Cultivation Managers for crop needs and daily inspections of plants to identify pests, diseases, deficiencies, and excesses.
• Responsible for the daily care of crop cultural practices from seed to clone to harvest, including reviewing and complying with all procedures and instruction checklists.
• Maintain accurate records of cultural practices, data collection, and other crop-related logs as assigned by the Cultivation Manager and Supervisor.
• Learn and cross-train across all cultural practices throughout each growth phase and implement daily feeding and care schedules as directed.
• Complete daily and periodic duties as assigned and assist in the completion of secondary cultivation labor tasks at the direction of the Cultivation Supervisor/Lead.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in horticulture, botany, or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of biology and chemistry related to plant growth and nutrition.
• Knowledge of basic computer and office equipment operations, including inventory systems, Word, Excel, and office equipment such as copiers and telephone systems.
• Work history showing progressive responsibility, willingness to accept additional projects or challenges.
• Weekend availability as needed.
• Knowledge of plant tracking software.
• Extended time standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Excellent computer proficiency, including the ability to maintain accurate records of reservoirs, equipment, and other crop-related logs assigned by the Cultivation Manager.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs for a distance of 100ft.
• Occasional extended and repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects.
• Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail.
• Absolute reliability and honesty.

Vireo Health, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.