Cultivation Technician

Cannabis Cannabis is seeking a skilled Cultivation Technician to join their team. As a key member of the cultivation team, you will be responsible for caring for medical marijuana plants during the immature, vegetative, and flowering stages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement cultivation practices as indicated by supervisors and managers in an indoor facility.
• Maintain the health of immature, vegetative, and flowering plants through observation and adherence to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure accuracy of plant inventory, including strain names, plant tag numbers, and counts of plants.
• Perform plant maintenance, feedings, irrigation events, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) according to a set schedule and SOP, as determined by the Head of Cultivation.
• Ensure the grow facility is kept free of pests, viruses, or other diseases by preventing contamination through the proper use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and biological controls established within the cultivation SOPs.
• Regularly sanitize tools, equipment, pots, and production areas used in the grow facility to ensure sanitary practices.
• Abide by high personal hygiene standards.
• Apply pesticides safely and effectively, wearing appropriate PPE, and after ample training and instruction from the Head of Cultivation.
• Check and record accurate data daily, including but not limited to pesticide applications, issues found when scouting plants, and any other items required by management.
• Observe and immediately address issues with plants, equipment, or environments.
• Break down and set up plant production areas after harvest, including sweeping all work areas, sanitizing crop benches, washing down rooms, and preparing to transplant new crops.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness regarding plant health and traceability to uphold the company's standard for quality.
• Work promptly and strive to increase productivity through coordinated workflow and efficient systems.
• Maintain organization and sanitary conditions within the grow facility.
• Assist with post-harvest duties as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately.
• Must comply with state regulations and guidelines.
• The ability to pass a background check is required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• 1-3 years of experience in horticulture, agriculture, and/or marijuana cultivation preferred.
• Energetic team player, willing to take direction and learn new skills.
• Basic strain and plant structure knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of the uses and benefits of cannabinoids is preferred.
• Two years of Caregiver experience is preferred.
• A combination of the above shall also be considered.

Work Environment:

• Indoor Facility: Comfortable environment - year-round.
• Occasional exposure to loud trim machines (ear protection provided) and extremely bright lights (eye protection provided).
• Occasional weekends or extended hours may be necessary during certain phases of plant production.
• Constant interaction with colleagues.