Cultivation Technician

Acreage Holdings•Sterling, MA

7d•$15 - $17

About The Position

Cultivation Technician The Cultivation Technician is primarily responsible for the care, maintenance, and monitoring of plants at various growth stages in the facility. Excellent work environment with a full benefit package offered including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, holidays, pet insurance, and other paid leaves of absence.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent - required
Minimum of 1 year of experience in horticulture, botany, or a related field - required
Knowledge of basic mathematics, computer skills, and agricultural principles - required
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage time effectively.
Demonstrated reliability, honesty, and confidentiality.
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary focus and attention to detail.?
Proficient verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with colleagues.
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??
Must be 21 years of age or older
Ability to pass state mandated background check(s)
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Ability to learn, navigate and accurately utilize the company's seed-to-sale tracking software (where applicable).

Responsibilities

Diligently follow daily feeding and care schedules as directed by Cultivation leadership.
Consistently prune and repot crops to maintain uniformity and accuracy.
Conduct routine inspections to identify and report plant pests or deficiencies.
Provide harvest and post-harvest support including harvesting, and the dry, cure, and trim processes as needed.
Keep accurate records of nutrient mixes, equipment maintenance, and crop-related logs.
Report plant movements and updates to the inventory and fulfillment department to maintain accurate records.
Assists with inventory audits and reconciliation for all materials including department supplies, plants, products, equipment, and other tracked items as directed by Cultivation leadership.
Responsible for maintaining and cleaning all cultivation department equipment and tools, including tables, reflectors, containers, mixing tools, application tools, and ventilation equipment, etc.
Ensure the proper calibration, operation, cleaning, and storage of pH, EC, and PPM meters.
Perform daily periodic housekeeping tasks such as sweeping, spot mopping, sanitizing surfaces, reorganizing stock, and maintaining an organized workspace as directed by cultivation leadership.
Wet clean cultivation space for room flips and dry clean the area as needed to support the business.
Properly dispose of waste materials at the end of each day.
Comply with all health and safety standards of operation of equipment, fertigation systems, environmental controls, water distribution system, etc.
Complete all required training on cultivation SOPs and practice under the informed direction of cultivation leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership to support the needs of the business.