Cultivation Technician

Solar Cannabis Co.•Somerset, MA

About The Position

The Cultivation Technician performs daily plant care and supports cultivation operations, including pruning, plant maintenance, trellising, plant training, canopy management, transplanting, and harvesting. The role monitors plants for pests, disease, nutrient deficiencies, and other issues, follows established cultivation procedures and schedules, and completes plant-care logs and other required documentation. It maintains clean, organized grow rooms, work areas, and equipment while following facility safety, sanitation, and compliance procedures. The technician works efficiently and safely in a fast-paced environment, communicates with team members and supervisors about plant health and daily tasks, and may cross-train or assist in other departments or positions, including Finished Goods or Flower Processing. Other duties and special projects may be assigned. The position reports directly to the Cultivation Coordinators, with additional oversight by Cultivation Management. It requires a proactive approach, strong work ethic, attention to detail, organizational and time-management skills, and a passionate interest in horticulture. Basic plumbing and electrical knowledge is preferred. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, hold a valid driver’s license or state ID, pass required background checks, and remain compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies. The role requires availability to work nights, holidays, and weekends; frequent movement of materials weighing up to 30 pounds (or up to 100 pounds with assistance); extended periods stationary or moving; work in high-temperature and humid environments; and comfort using lifts or heavy equipment and working at heights over six feet.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Possess a valid driver’s license or state ID.
Pass all required background checks.
Remain fully compliant with all laws, regulations, and company policies.
Be proactive, have a strong work ethic, and pay great attention to detail.
Have organizational and time-management skills.
Have a passionate interest in horticulture.
Be able to work nights, holidays, and weekends.
Frequently move up to 30 pounds of equipment, materials, or product; move up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Be able to remain stationary or move for extended periods.
Be comfortable working in high-temperature and humid environments.
Be comfortable working on lifts or heavy equipment and at heights over six feet off the ground.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of basic plumbing and electrical tasks.

Responsibilities

Perform daily plant care, including pruning and general plant maintenance.
Assist with trellising, plant training, and canopy management to support healthy plant growth.
Monitor plants for signs of pests, disease, nutrient deficiencies, or other issues.
Follow established cultivation procedures and schedules.
Maintain clean and organized grow rooms, work areas, and equipment.
Assist with transplanting, harvesting, and other cultivation tasks as needed.
Accurately complete plant-care logs and other required documentation.
Follow facility safety, sanitation, and compliance procedures.
Work efficiently and safely in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors regarding plant health and daily tasks.
On occasion, cross-train or assist in other departments or positions, such as Finished Goods or Flower Processing.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.