Cultivation Technician

Essential Employment Services • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

The Cultivation Technician performs day-to-day cultivation activities at a cannabis cultivation facility to support the growth and development of high-quality cannabis plants. The role includes maintaining plant health, monitoring growing conditions, following nutrition and pest-control practices, operating cultivation equipment, keeping accurate records, and helping maintain facility cleanliness and regulatory compliance. No experience is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including standing, bending, and lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills for recordkeeping and inventory management.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify and resolve plant health issues.
• Willingness to comply with strict security and regulatory requirements.
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to push, pull, or lift a minimum of 50 pounds when relevant to job duties.
• Ability to sit, squat, stand, kneel, bend, or walk throughout the workday.
• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods based on job duties.
• Ability to safely use ladders and step stools.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular plant-care tasks, including watering, pruning, harvesting, and transplanting.
• Monitor and adjust temperature, humidity, lighting, and CO2 levels to optimize plant growth and yield.
• Follow plant nutrition feeding schedules and implement appropriate pest and disease control practices.
• Operate and maintain irrigation systems, lighting systems, environmental control systems, and nutrient mixing stations.
• Maintain accurate records of cultivation activities, plant inventory, nutrient applications, and environmental conditions.
• Help maintain facility cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Identify and troubleshoot plant health issues, pests, and diseases, and apply appropriate corrective measures.
• Follow state and local cannabis cultivation regulations and security protocols, and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED