Cultivation Technician

Green Thumb•Abingdon, VA

About The Position

The Role Does everything you touch turn green? If so, then GTI is looking for you! As a Cultivation Technician you will provide the expert care and maintenance needed to grow healthy, strong cannabis plants, and be responsible for all aspects of plant growth. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated, positive individual who can think of no better way to spend the workday than potting, pruning, and tending to the health of our cannabis plants with the utmost care and precision. Cannabis is a heavily regulated industry; therefore, all employees are required to follow safety and compliance regulations. Essential Functions Plant Life Topping plants Bottoming plants Transplanting & Defoliating Tending to grow types of media Scouting for disease or potential insects Training plants Adhere to national grow model and standards Harvest: (smaller cites) Prepare room for harvest Harvest/ take down plants Defoliate and break plants into smaller pieces Hang plants on dry rack Clean both dry and flower rooms in between harvests Sanitation: Sweeping, mopping and all other required cleaning Cleaning of the plant housing devices Maintenance and cleaning of the plant tables Maintenance of the plant pots Reporting any issues to management to ensure a timely fix Safety & Compliance Be aware of hazards in the workspace Retain and understand department specific training Report safety incidents/ concerns and comply with follow-up actions Be compliant with area safety requirements, state regulations and PPE requirements Follow GMP, biosecurity, sanitation or other quality and compliance requirements Perform record keeping accurately and completely as directed by a lead or supervisor Maintain and calibrate tools, equipment and machinery as directed by a lead or supervisor Report and escalate safety & quality concerns

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
Must possess valid state ID
Must be able to obtain, and maintain, state badging requirements in order to work in in cannabis industry (requires background check and state review)

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or certifications preferred
Prior cannabis experience not required.

Responsibilities

Topping plants
Bottoming plants
Transplanting & Defoliating
Tending to grow types of media
Scouting for disease or potential insects
Training plants
Adhere to national grow model and standards
Prepare room for harvest
Harvest/ take down plants
Defoliate and break plants into smaller pieces
Hang plants on dry rack
Clean both dry and flower rooms in between harvests
Sweeping, mopping and all other required cleaning
Cleaning of the plant housing devices
Maintenance and cleaning of the plant tables
Maintenance of the plant pots
Reporting any issues to management to ensure a timely fix
Be aware of hazards in the workspace
Retain and understand department specific training
Report safety incidents/ concerns and comply with follow-up actions
Be compliant with area safety requirements, state regulations and PPE requirements
Follow GMP, biosecurity, sanitation or other quality and compliance requirements
Perform record keeping accurately and completely as directed by a lead or supervisor
Maintain and calibrate tools, equipment and machinery as directed by a lead or supervisor
Report and escalate safety & quality concerns