Cultivation Technician
About The Position
The Cultivation Technician supports and carries out daily Cultivation Department operations in alignment with company initiatives and production goals. The role follows company policies and procedures and applicable state and local laws and regulations to maintain a safe, efficient, compliant, and high-quality cultivation environment. The technician supports plant care, room maintenance, crop monitoring, recordkeeping, and facility housekeeping, and may assist with pesticide applications and operate industrial equipment as assigned. The work takes place in a warehouse cultivation environment with variable temperatures and exposure to conditions such as fumes, dust, odors, heights, noise, high humidity, bright lights, and CO2 supplementation. Work may be dirty or sticky, and employees may smell like cannabis after a shift. The position requires physical activity, including climbing, lifting, pushing, pulling, and repetitive bending, squatting, and kneeling.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age to work within the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to climb a ladder.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds.
- Ability to sit, squat, bend, and kneel repetitively throughout a workday.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Comfort working in an environment with constant video surveillance.
- Ability to work around plants.
- Ability to work in a warehouse environment with variable temperatures and possible exposure to fumes, dust, odors, heights, indoor air conditioning or no air conditioning, motion, noise, high humidity, bright lights, and CO2 supplementation.
- Flexible schedule availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in relevant trades, including horticulture or food handling.
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support daily cultivation operations, including repopulating, harvesting, and cleaning flowering rooms and trays.
- Perform canopy management and routine flowering-room maintenance, and complete required systems checklists.
- Manage crop-steering practices, airflow, and drip-irrigation systems to support plant health and yield.
- Use scales and measurement tools to collect and record cultivation data accurately.
- Monitor, manage, and report plant health, soil moisture levels, and environmental metrics.
- Scout for pests, pathogens, and system irregularities; promptly report findings and take appropriate action in accordance with SOPs.
- Comply with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory standards.
- Follow cultivation-related Standard Operating Procedures to support consistency and quality.
- Participate in cultivation training and continuing education programs provided by the company.
- Safely operate industrial equipment, including shredders and scissor lifts, in accordance with safety protocols.
- Perform work on scaffolding and ladders and in confined or low-clearance spaces as required.
- Support assigned pesticide applications, including required respirator fit testing, proper PPE use, safe mixing and application of approved sprays per SOP, and completion of spray logs and documentation.
- Support facility cleanliness and organization in accordance with company policies and regulatory standards.
- Perform additional assigned duties to support efficient, compliant, and patient-focused operations.
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage with HSA contribution plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with 1% match
- Employee discounts
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
