Cultivation Technician 2

Vireo Health•Otsego, MN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an energetic and experienced Cultivation Technician II to join our growing and dynamic team! The ideal candidate will be driven, innovative, compassionate, believe in the goodness of people and cannabis, and enjoys the one team, one dream motto! The Cultivation Technician II be responsible for all cultivation technician duties in addition to being subject matter experts in plant health, including nutrition, disease control and prevention, pest control, and substrate monitoring providing daily care and focus attention necessary to produce clean, potent, safe medical cannabis for our patients. This position reports to the Cultivation Manager.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
1 year of experience in horticulture, botany, or related field preferred
Knowledge of biology and chemistry related to plant growth and nutrition
Knowledge of basic computer and office equipment operations (inventory systems; Word; Excel; office equipment such as copiers/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 ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook) with the ability to maintain accurate records of reservoirs, equipment and other crop related logs assigned by the Cultivation Manager
Must be able 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
Extended time standing, walking, bending, and reaching
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

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining a clean and safe working environment inside the cultivation and surrounding areas.
Follow all State mandated regulations pertaining to the cultivation of cannabis operations.
Review and comply with all policies, procedures, instructions and checklists.
Maintain accurate record of cultural practices, data collection, other crop-related logs as assigned by the Cultivation Manager and Supervisor.
Proper usage, maintenance, and storage of all tools and equipment, including but not limited to shop vacuums, pumps, hoses, carts, pruners, scissors, stools, gloves, rags, and personal protective equipment.
Develop working knowledge of all equipment within specified grow spaces including but not limited to irrigation system/components, fan operation, reading of BMS and lighting equipment.
General maintenance of the dosing systems, pumps, and feedlines
Clean and maintain feedlines before and after the harvest
Equipment calibration
Communicate any equipment issues to cultivation leadership
Responsible for daily inspections of plants to identify pests / disease / deficiencies / excesses, intersex traits, male flowers, abnormal growth, and report findings to Manager and Cultivation Managers. Including flagging and tagging affected plants.
Daily plant substrate readings and measurements
Implement daily mixing, feeding and care schedule as directed by Cultivation Manager and Supervisor
Monitoring of the VWC and EC’s before and after the feeds
Strict adherence to the IPM application schedule
Execute all sprays, root drenches and any other pest disease control methods as directed by the cultivation manager
Responsible for the daily care of crop cultural practices from seed to clone to harvest.
May be subject to weekend shifts based on the needs of the business
Assist in completion of secondary cultivation labor tasks at the direction of the Cultivation leads, Supervisors, and Managers