Cultivation Tech II

Vireo Health•Denver, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cultivation Technician II performs all responsibilities of a Cultivation Technician I while operating with increased technical proficiency, independence, and accountability across cultivation systems. This role supports plant production from propagation through harvest with a deeper focus on precision plant care, fertigation and irrigation system execution (EC/pH management, calibration, runoff validation, and alarm response), environmental monitoring, and data-driven identification of plant health risks. The Cultivation Technician II contributes to IPM scouting and biocontrol activities, sanitation changeovers, harvest execution, room turnover, and maintains accurate, compliant documentation across STS, ERP, nutrient, calibration, maintenance, and waste logs. This role requires adaptability and a team-first mindset, with the ability to support and perform other production, cultivation, or operational duties as assigned, based on training, business needs, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must be at least 21 years of age
Ability to lift 25 lbs. or more multiple times per day
Ability to obtain and maintain an active Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) badge in the state of Colorado

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a retail or customer service role is preferred
Knowledge of cannabis and its products is a plus
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in cash handling and accurate basic math calculations
Reliable, punctual, and possesses a strong work ethic

Responsibilities

Perform advanced vegetative and flowering plant work, including topping, bottoming, pruning, defoliation, transplanting, training, and staging per grow standards.
Monitor canopy uniformity and plant health, proactively identifying physiological stress signals and implementing corrective measures to optimize growth outcomes.
Conduct precision hand-watering and nutrient delivery protocols in vegetative, mother, and clone rooms, ensuring accurate application per irrigation SOPs.
Execute plant movements during room transitions and prepare plant material for audits, production milestones, and compliance requirements.
Participate in daily crop walks, observing plant health, growth progress, and environmental conditions, and document findings accurately.
Maintain comprehensive documentation for all plant production activities, including waste, maintenance, and cultivation logs, ensuring traceability and operational accountability.
Prepare and deliver nutrient solutions with precision, calibrating concentrations to meet crop-specific targets and company protocols.
Monitor and adjust EC and pH levels; maintain drip stakes, bench lines, tanks, pumps, and filters.
Track runoff metrics, validate drip/runoff targets, perform routine calibration, and respond proactively to system alarms to protect crop performance.
Assist in daily equipment maintenance, ensuring proper operation of irrigation, fertigation, and environmental systems, and document maintenance activities.
Maintain accurate calibration records and nutrient logs to support traceability and compliance.
Interpret irrigation data trends to support crop performance and ensure alignment with SOPs.
Conduct IPM scouting, threshold logging, and biocontrol organism releases to maintain plant health and manage pest pressures.
Support climate interventions such as airflow and dehumidification adjustments to maintain optimal environmental conditions.
Maintain sanitation and biosecurity standards to reduce pest and pathogen risk.
Maintain precise records of all IPM and sanitation activities in full compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
Assist Post-Harvest Team in harvest execution, including plant takedown, staging, drying preparation, and harvest sequencing to meet production KPIs.
Reset flower rooms after harvest, including removal of plant debris, equipment staging, and deep cleaning in alignment with SOPs.
Segregate, document, and manage waste streams according to company and regulatory requirements.
Manage environmental control systems, monitoring temperature, humidity, and VPD to maintain optimal growing conditions.
Use soil moisture, EC, and pH probes to measure substrate and solution conditions, interpreting data and logging readings accurately.
Use environmental data to support decision making to protect plant health and prevent crop stress or pathogen issues.
Complete accurate STS and ERP entries for plant movements, cultivation activities, and waste.
Maintain label integrity and compliance with plant tag and nutrient tracking requirements.
Follow SOPs, GACP-aligned practices, and biosecurity protocols consistently.
Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures where applicable and ensure safe operation of equipment during maintenance.
Adhere to all company safety policies and OSHA regulations, including proper PPE usage, hazard reporting, and participation in required training.
Observe processes across plant care, irrigation, IPM, environmental monitoring, and harvest operations, and suggest practical improvements to enhance efficiency, consistency, or quality.