Cultivation Technician

Green Thumb•Las Vegas, NV

23h

About The Position

The Cultivation Technician provides expert care and maintenance for cannabis plants and is responsible for all aspects of plant growth. The role involves potting, pruning, tending to plant health, supporting harvest activities, and maintaining clean and safe cultivation areas. Employees must follow safety, quality, and compliance requirements in this heavily regulated industry.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must possess a valid state ID.
Must be able to obtain and maintain state badging requirements, including passing a background check and state review.
Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds, taking extreme care when handling product.
Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods while maintaining focus.
Must be able and willing to work at heights of 6–8 feet using catwalk platforms, ladders, platform ladders, and scaffolds.
Must be able to work for extended periods in an environment above 85 degrees and at 70% humidity.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
Must be able to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
The work involves 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 types of media and train plants.
Scout plants for disease and potential insects.
Follow the national grow model and standards.
Prepare rooms for harvest and harvest or take down plants.
Defoliate harvested plants, break them into smaller pieces, and hang them on dry racks.
Clean dry and flower rooms between harvests.
Sweep, mop, and perform other required cleaning.
Clean plant housing devices and maintain and clean plant tables and pots.
Report issues to management to ensure timely repairs.
Identify workspace hazards, retain and understand department-specific training, and report safety incidents or concerns.
Follow safety requirements, state regulations, PPE requirements, and applicable GMP, biosecurity, sanitation, quality, and compliance requirements.
Complete record keeping 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.