Cultivation Advisor

Job Description
Job Description TitleCultivation AdvisorLocationU.
S. Remote with Regular TravelDepartmentCommercial Cultivation AdvisoryReports ToDirector of Cultivation ScienceJob TypeFull-Time | Exempt / Salary ABOUT HYDROBUILDER HOLDINGS Hydrobuilder Holdings (HBH) was initially formed through the acquisitions of Hydrobuilder.com, a leading online retailer of hydroponics and horticultural supplies, GreenCoast Hydroponics, the second-largest hydroponics retailer in the United States, and Los Angeles, Calif.-based Elevated Equipment Supply, a full service equipment and supplies provider for the commercial cultivation and specialty agriculture industries. HBH has also acquired Way to Grow, a Colorado-based retailer of aeroponic, hydroponic, and greenhouse products, New England Hydroponics, a hydroponics retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Maine, as well as Home Grown Ventures (HGV) Nutrients, a manufacturer and distributor of a proprietary blend of water soluble nutrients used for commercial agriculture. Together, the six businesses create a leading omnichannel retailer of specialty agriculture and hydroponics equipment and supplies.
OVERVIEW OF POSITION The Cultivation Advisor (CA) is an advanced field-based technical authority responsible for optimizing plant health, yield consistency, operational stability, and cost efficiency within licensed commercial cultivation facilities. Building upon the Systems Technician foundation, the CA is authorized to independently execute all field data collection and documentation responsibilities, interpret collected data, and deliver structured cultivation recommendations within Elevated's AgTech Program framework. The CA functions as an embedded agronomic partner — prioritizing service integrity, data continuity, and repeatable optimization processes over transactional engagement. All recommendations must be grounded in documented data, traceable within reporting systems, and aligned with ongoing optimization cycles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Advanced Facility DiagnosticsExecute all Systems Technician field responsibilities including plant tissue, water, runoff, nutrient, and pathogen sampling; equipment diagnostics and system validation; environmental measurements and data capture; and facility documentation and asset trackingConduct structured cultivation assessments that go beyond data collection to evaluate systemic performance and identify drivers of operational inefficiencyEnvironmental Performance AnalysisEvaluate VPD, temperature, humidity, and airflow distribution across facility zonesIdentify microclimate inconsistencies and their impact on crop performanceAssess lighting uniformity, PPFD mapping, and DLI alignment by growth stageDiagnose environmental drivers contributing to plant stress or yield inconsistencyWater & Fertigation ValidationAssess source water quality across RO, municipal, and well sourcesReview nutrient solution chemistry and mixing accuracy against target parametersValidate fertigation system configuration, programming, and delivery timingInspect irrigation distribution, emitter performance, and dosing system calibrationRoot Zone & Substrate AnalyticsConduct EC and pH sampling across media types and growth stagesPerform dry-back and hydration pattern analysis to assess irrigation strategy alignmentIdentify root-zone stress indicators including salt buildup and oxygen limitationDiagnose irrigation strategy misalignment by cultivar and developmental phasePlant Health DiagnosticsUtilize testing data to identify macro and micronutrient deficiencies or toxicitiesDetect early indicators of pest or pathogen pressure before escalationEvaluate crop steering alignment across vegetative and flowering stagesAssess cultivar-specific performance inconsistencies and recommend corrective adjustmentsIPM & Pathogen Risk ReviewEvaluate sanitation protocols and identify workflow-level contamination risksReview spray schedules and biological control programs for efficacy and complianceIdentify recurring pest pressure patterns and root causesRecommend corrective adjustments aligned with approved best practicesEquipment Mapping & Lifecycle DocumentationDocument lighting systems, environmental controls, fertigation systems, and facility infrastructureRecord serial numbers, asset identifiers, system modifications, and upgradesMaintain equipment continuity records for diagnostic reference and lifecycle planningData Interpretation & Optimization Strategy DesignInterpret plant tissue, water, runoff, nutrient, and pathogen lab reportsIdentify recurring patterns, systemic inefficiencies, and structural versus anomalous issuesCorrelate environmental, irrigation, and nutrient data to measurable performance outcomesDesign corrective and preventative cultivation strategies grounded in documented dataRecommend structured testing cadence aligned with facility goals and optimization cyclesCultivation Health ReportingProduce a written Cultivation Health Report following ea