Cultivation Technician

The Cannabist Company • Frederick, MD

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About The Position

The Cultivation Technician provides plant care throughout all stages of cannabis growth, including germination, vegetative growth, flowering, and harvest. The Technician journals, monitors, and tracks observations in the company’s software tracking system. The role involves maintaining plants and cultivation areas, harvesting and trimming, and following sanitation and daily room-checklist procedures.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the medical and recreational cannabis industry.
• Working knowledge of general plant physiology and biology.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a MED badge.
• Ability to work in hot, humid conditions on concrete for extended periods while standing, walking, and performing manual labor associated with plant care.
• Knowledge of regulations related to the Medical Use of Marijuana Program.
• Experience with inventory control methods.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including listening and communication.
• Ability to take direction, understand assignments, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop strong relationships and experience working with senior-level executives.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships to gain support and achieve results internally and externally.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and solve problems.

Nice To Haves

• Cannabis-specific knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Clone, plant, water, and fertilize plants, shrubs, and trees using hand and gardening tools.
• Harvest plants and transplant or pot and label them.
• Record information about plants and plant growth.
• Observe plant leaves and coloring to detect insects or disease.
• Fill growing tanks with water.
• Inspect plants and bud ties to assess quality.
• Clean work areas and maintain tools in accordance with sanitation standards.
• Check and water plants in the cultivation facility according to the Daily Room-Checklist.
• Transplant plants into larger containers as needed.
• Trim plants in the vegetative stage and create clones from plant material.
• Wash pots, trays, lights, and other items and return them to the appropriate Clean Room.
• Harvest and trim flowering plants.
• Stake weak plants.
• Examine plants for signs of pests or disease.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Paid holidays
• Vacation and sick time
• 401K
• Multiple health plan choices
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Life insurance
• 100% paid short-term disability
• Optional long-term disability insurance
• Ongoing training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed