Cultivation Technician

Maven Genetics•San Fernando, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Maven Genetics is seeking a Cultivation Technician and IPM Applicator to support the day-to-day care of cannabis plants. The role includes cultivation activities such as harvesting, deep cleaning, replanting, trellising, defoliating, and applying Integrated Pest Management (IPM) products in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The technician assists with cultivation, plant-health monitoring, maintaining a clean and organized grow area, and implementing IPM strategies. The position requires safe handling and application of treatments, accurate documentation, annual safety training, and passing a fit test for wearing personal protective equipment. Work is performed in person in San Fernando, California, in a dark, humid, warm environment and involves physical labor, PPE, prolonged standing, hand-pruner use, ladder work, and exposure to IPM products, mold, and pollen.

Requirements

Familiarity with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices.
Ability to work diligently as part of a team in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality products.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical labor in various environmental conditions.
Ability to pass a fit test for wearing a full-face respirator.
Ability to work variable hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, as required or directed by management.
Ability to work an eight-hour shift, Monday to Friday, with overtime and rotating or as-needed weekends.
Ability to commute to San Fernando, CA 91340.
Ability to perform work involving prolonged standing, hand-pruner use, ladder work, PPE, and exposure to IPM products, mold, and pollen.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of plant biology, pests, and diseases specific to cannabis.

Responsibilities

Assist with planting, cloning, watering, collecting runoff, pruning, harvesting, and cleaning as part of cannabis cultivation.
Assist with plant health by identifying and addressing issues related to pests, diseases, and environmental conditions.
Maintain cleanliness and organization in the grow area; sanitize and store equipment and tools properly.
Safely mix and apply IPM products and other treatments as needed to maintain plant health.
Follow local, state, and federal regulations for IPM product use, including documentation and reporting.
Observe and report damage caused by pests or IPM products.
Complete IPM product application logs after each application, documenting product types, quantities, and dates of use.
Assist with implementing and maintaining Integrated Pest Management strategies.
Participate in mandatory annual training sessions on industry standards and safety protocols.
Submit to and pass a mandatory annual fit test for wearing PPE.