Cultivation Technician

TerrAscend•San Francisco, CA

2d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

At State Flower, we grow our cannabis hydroponically and indoors, feeding our flowers a proprietary blend of bio-mineral nutrients and beneficial microorganisms. Because we are small, our team touches each plant constantly pruning, supporting the canopy and ensuring nurture at every level. Come join us in cultivating some of the finest cannabis in California! About This Role The Cultivation Technician is responsible for assisting with all aspects of the company's cultivation operation from propagation to harvest. Essential functions include â but are not limited to â assisting the Cultivation Manager in various ways such as cleaning, cloning, transplanting, IPM applications, pruning plants, planting and resetting rooms as well as various miscellaneous tasks that fall under the day-to-day management of our gardens and their various individual departments. Rate of Pay - $26.00 to $30.00 an hour based on experience. All benefits-eligible employees are provided the following benefits: Employee Discount (all employees eligible) Paid-Time-Off (varies by State, please ask your Recruiter for more info) Health, vision, and dental insurance 98Point6 (remote primary care) 401k with 4% matching (100% vested immediately) Employee Assistance Program Paid Parental Leave Life Insurance Short & Long Term Disability Flexible Spending Account Wellness Program Physical Requirements: Stand constantly Walk frequently Reach and twist/turn with hands and arms Climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus Environmental Factors: This position requires working in an environment that has a high amount of plant matter and pollen. Areas of the facility reach high/low temperatures with high humidity levels. Employees may have exposure to conditions such as dust, plant matter, and particles that affect the respiratory system, eyes, or skin, depending on department job assignments. Employees are required to wear protective gear and have the option to wear eye and ear protection. Certain areas of the facility use harsh chemicals for cleaning such as bleach and can have repetitive movements. Employees should be comfortable and capable of working under all of the above conditions.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 years of cannabis cultivation experience
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) or equivalent
Must be authorized to live and work in the U.S.
Applicants may be required to take a background check after a conditional offer is made.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must speak/read/write English proficiently.

Nice To Haves

Previous wash/sanitation experience within a manufacturing environment, highly preferred
Experience working with METRC
Prior janitorial experience
Prior dishwashing experience

Responsibilities

General cleaning duties, e.g., scrubbing and sanitizing trays in propagation room, veg room and various flowering rooms; cleaning miscellaneous growing equipment to maintain protocols; transferring plants from one stage to the next; de-fanning plants, removing waste, weighing & tracking plant waste
Completes regularly scheduled quality assessment of plants for signs of pests/disease under the training of the Cultivation Manager.
Ensure cultivation facilities are consistently stocked with appropriate supplies at all times. Ensures all equipment and systems (mechanical, lighting, fertigation/plumbing, etc.) are properly maintained
Inventory procedures as they relate to proper plant counts, tracking information for inventory to ensure that our facility is always operating in compliance
Mop up spills, leaks and make sure safety signs are in place to caution employees on wet floors, oily surfaces and other occupational hazards as soon as they are noticed.
Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at appropriate times as this position may be exposed to splash hazards, high temperatures and chemicals. Complete training will be provided upon hiring.
Transports trash and waste to the disposal area.
Complies with safety requirements at all times
Other duties as assigned
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.