Cultivation Technician

Green Thumb•Ocala, FL

13d

About The Position

The Cultivation Technician provides expert care and maintenance to grow healthy cannabis plants and is responsible for all aspects of plant growth. The role includes tending to plants with care and precision, supporting harvest preparation and processing, and maintaining clean cultivation spaces. Because cannabis is a heavily regulated industry, employees must follow applicable safety, compliance, quality, and record-keeping requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum age of 21.
Valid state ID.
Ability to obtain and maintain state badging requirements for work in the cannabis industry, including a background check and state review.
Ability to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods while maintaining focus.
Ability to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds, exercising extreme care and caution when working with product.
Ability to work for extended periods in an environment exceeding 85 degrees and 70% humidity.
Ability and willingness to work at heights of 6 to 8 feet using catwalk platforms, ladders, platform ladders, and scaffolds.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
Ability to work with daily exposure to allergens such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Top, bottom, transplant, and defoliate plants.
Tend to grow media and train plants.
Scout plants for disease and potential insects.
Follow the national grow model and standards.
Prepare rooms for harvest.
Harvest and take down plants; defoliate and break plants into smaller pieces; and hang plants on dry racks.
Clean dry and flower rooms between harvests.
Sweep, mop, and perform other required cleaning and sanitation.
Clean plant housing devices and maintain and clean plant tables and pots.
Report issues to management to support timely repairs.
Recognize workspace hazards, understand department-specific training, report safety incidents or concerns, and comply with follow-up actions.
Follow area safety requirements, state regulations, PPE requirements, and applicable GMP, biosecurity, sanitation, quality, and compliance requirements.
Complete records accurately and fully 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 and quality concerns.