Cultivation Tech I
About The Position
Reporting into the Cultivation Manager, the Cultivation Technician provides the daily care and focused attention necessary to produce clean, potent, safe medicine for our patients. The successful candidate will possess a passion for horticulture and a willingness to continually learn more about the subject. This entry-level position offers the opportunity to learn and grow with the company from the ground up, and to take on increasing levels of responsibility over time. This is a full-time 40 hour/week position. The Cultivation Technician is responsible for contributing to all or most aspects of plant production including propagation, watering, pruning, trellising, defoliating, monitoring, and harvesting of plants. Other tasks such as transplanting, moving plants, Data collection and entry, making fertilizer solution, irrigation system management, cleaning and sanitation of grow rooms and equipment, and other tasks as assigned may also be responsibilities of the Cultivation Technician.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent. Associate degree in horticulture, agriculture, biology, chemistry, or related field preferred
- Minimum 1 year of experience in horticulture, botany, or related field preferred
- Knowledge of basic computer & office equipment operations (inventory systems; Word; Excel; office equipment such as copiers/telephone systems)
- Math required for inventory, projections, and excellent time-management skills
- Ability to effectively plan and prioritize, maintain confidentiality, and work effectively as part of a team
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in horticulture, agriculture, biology, chemistry, or related field preferred
- Minimum 1 year of experience in horticulture, botany, or related field preferred
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the daily care of medicine from seed/clone to harvest; monitoring environmental factors to maximize production and prevent failures; and maintaining the highest levels of cleanliness and sanitation inside the cultivation area.
- Implement daily feeding & care schedule as directed by Cultivation Manager
- Maintain consistency and discretion when pruning crops at various
- Maintain consistency, uniformity and accuracy when repotting crops at various
- Routine visual inspection of plants to identify any pests/deficiencies and reporting findings to Cultivation Lead
- Crop propagation to meet inventory requirements as determined by Cultivation Lead
- Maintains accurate records of reservoirs, equipment and other crop related logs assigned by Cultivation Lead
- Accurately scans inventory into designated location(s)
- Proper usage, maintenance and storage of all tools and equipment, including but not limited to: shop vacuums, pumps, hoses, carts, fiskars, scissors, loppers, stools, gloves, rags, and goggles.
- Completes daily and periodic cleaning tasks as assigned. Daily cleaning consists of sweeping and spot mopping all areas on the cultivation floor and loading area
- Proper disposal of waste at the end of each day
- Assists in completing other secondary cultivation tasks at the direction of the Cultivation Lead according to company
- Maintains a clean, safe environment inside the cultivation
- Other duties as needed
Benefits
- Full suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid parental leave.
- 401 (k)
- Paid Time Off
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee life insurance and supplemental life
- Spouse and child life and ADD&D
- Pet insurance
- FSA and HSA available.
- Based on eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Crop Production
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
