Cultivation Technician

Iowa Cannabis Company • Iowa City, IA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Iowa Cannabis Company in Iowa City, IA is currently seeking Cultivation Technicians to join our team at our state-of-the-art cannabis production facility. Join us in our mission to provide high-quality medical cannabis products to patients across Iowa. As a leader in the industry, we are committed to innovation and excellence in the extraction process. We currently operate three medical dispensaries in the state of Iowa, along with our medical cannabis manufacturing facility.

Are you passionate about plants and eager to join the booming cannabis industry? We at Iowa Cannabis Company are on the lookout for a dedicated Cultivation Technician to join our team at our modern cannabis growing and processing facility. Here’s a chance to turn your botanical skills into a rewarding career.

You’ll be working in a fast-paced environment, where your problem-solving skills will come in handy, especially under the warm glow of our cultivation lights. Be part of an energetic team committed to producing top-quality cannabis. This is a full-time position with a weekly schedule of 30-40 hours. Additionally, there's the potential to earn more with up to 10 overtime hours available per week, based on our production demands.

Are you ready to dive into the world of cannabis cultivation and contribute to our thriving industry? If yes, step into the role of a Cultivation Technician at Iowa Cannabis Company and enjoy a fulfilling journey with our dynamic team. Apply today on Indeed and start a new chapter in your horticultural career.

Requirements

• Must be able to regularly lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 200 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to complete job duties that involve frequent bending, reaching, and carrying of heavy materials or equipment.
• Must be able to stand for up to eight hours per day.
• Must be able to proficiently operate computers, tablets and other productivity machinery and technology.
• Must be able to reliably arrive at work on time for scheduled shifts.
• Must be able to ascend/descend a ladder to service displays, products, or service ceiling lights.
• Must be able to type at least 40 words per minute.
• Must be able to move about the retail store, as needed, to assist customers and perform required functions.
• Must be able to remain in a designated work area for up to eight hours per day with the exception of breaks as required by law.
• Must be able to position oneself to access products within all areas of the production facility.
• Must be able to effectively communicate information and ideas so vendors, customers and coworkers will understand. Must be able to convey and exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must be able to continue to assist vendors, customers and coworkers during and after stressful situations resulting from interactions.
• Must be able to accurately observe details at close range in order to recognize, identify, detect, determine and assess objects.
• Must be able to prepare, place and position retail products or items.
• Must be able to effectively communicate information displayed on digital screens.
• High school diploma or college degree
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Record grow data for as required
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be and remain compliant with any and all regulatory requirements for working in the cannabis industry
• Must be able to internalize training and follow instructions consistently
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of the cultivation process
• Take care of our cannabis plants, ensuring they are healthy and growing well.
• Daily check and maintain the equipment to ensure everything is working properly.
• Keep a sharp eye on the plants, recording important data and spotting any issues like pests or nutrient problems early on.
• Work with our plants through all their growth stages, from the time they are small clones to the bountiful harvest at the end.
• Perform daily room maintenance checks to ensure all equipment is operating correctly
• Perform daily plant health checks to keep record of plant health through growth cycles
• Identify, record, and track daily data logs/checks using FloEnvy, and Growlink Software.
• Identify/spot and report: pests, poor plant health, nutrient deficiencies and toxicities
• Environmental monitoring and reporting
• Perform plant work in accordance with the needs of the production schedule
• Maintain a clean and sterile working environment
• Perform deep Cleaning and Disinfection tasks throughout the entire facility INCLUDING some janitorial tasks.
• Work with plants at all stages of growth.
• Harvest plants at the end of their growth cycle
• Trellising plants during flowering cycle
• Package cannabis flower, concentrates and vape products for sale.
• Irrigation line maintenance
• Follow and execute the company's Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensure that all cultivation associates are following and executing the company's standard operating procedures
• Transplanting rooted clones into coco or other mediums
• Daily strain stability checks across all plants and R&D strains
• Topping and pruning vegetative plants as directed and in accordance to companies SOP’s
• Taking cuttings from Mother plants and sticking cuttings into grow medium
• Pruning Mother plants according to cultivar and cloning needs
• Preparing grow media for clones and/or transplants
• Mixing and applying soil drenches
• Releases beneficial/predatory insects
• Irrigating by hand according to plants size and needs
• Following strict biosecurity protocols, maintaining sanitation of tools and person
• Cleaning tables, mopping floors
• Standing/squatting/bending with arms extended for long periods of time
• Affixing tags / labels to plants/packages
• Scouting for and reporting any pests and pathogens
• Applying trellis netting, training/manipulating branches to achieve a uniform canopy
• Mixing and applying foliar sprays and drenches
• Mixing and delivering nutrients
• Measuring the EC and pH of nutrient solution
• Hand watering in accordance with companies Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Filling flowering rooms with vegetative plants
• Working at a fast pace under warm cultivation lights - rooms average 75+ degrees
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Employee discount includes 50% for Iowa medical cannabis card holders
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering in-person, telephonic, texting and video counseling for help with stress, anxiety, depression, family issues, and more.
• Paid Sick Leave (PSL).
• Holiday Pay for anyone working New Years Day, 4/20, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED