Cultivation Technician

HS BLOCKERCORP INC•Marlborough, MA

2d•$65,000

About The Position

Hydrobuilder Holdings partners with cultivators across the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) spectrum — from large commercial facilities to independent and emerging growers. Our mission is to help growers improve yield, reduce operating costs and increase profitability by combining curated products, logistics, advisory expertise and integrated technology into one aligned ecosystem. Elevated, our commercial division, is a tech-enabled service platform for CEA operations. Through dedicated Account Executives, Cultivation Advisors, proprietary brands and AI-driven crop optimization tools, Elevated supports professional growers from facility build-out through harvest optimization. Hydrobuilder.com, “The Growers Marketplace,” serves smaller and mid-sized growers with a robust digital platform offering curated products, education and an expanding B2B portal experience. At the core of our innovation is our integrated AgTech program, applying AI, sensor data and lab analytics to deliver actionable insights that improve consistency, efficiency and margins across the cultivation lifecycle. The Elevated Cultivation Technician is a field-based execution specialist responsible for structured facility data collection, system documentation, AgTech monitoring support, and sampling integrity within licensed commercial cultivation facilities. This role serves as the execution backbone of Elevated's AgTech Field Service Program — collecting defensible, repeatable data that enables Cultivation Advisors to deliver strategic recommendations. The Cultivation Technician operates with precision and discipline, adhering to a clear mandate: execute consistently, document precisely, and escalate responsibly. All advisory decisions are escalated to the assigned Cultivation Advisor or Cultivation Strategist.

Requirements

2+ years in technical field service, cultivation support, or AgTech operations preferred
Strong mechanical aptitude; familiarity with environmental controls and irrigation systems preferred
Experience with digital reporting platforms and CRM systems
Customer-facing field professionalism and the ability to operate with minimal supervision
Valid driver's license and flexibility for regular travel
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs; comfortable standing, climbing, and working in humid, high-light, active production environments
Flexible schedule aligned with assigned service routes and client cadence

Responsibilities

Execute standardized facility assessments using approved workflows
Collect and document environmental metrics including temperature, humidity, VPD-related readings, airflow indicators, and PAR/PPFD measurements
Document objective room-level variability with strict observational neutrality (no interpretation)
Upload complete field data to support Advisor reporting
Document and maintain accurate records of lighting systems, HVAC and dehumidification capacity, RO and filtration systems, fertigation and irrigation infrastructure, and environmental monitoring and sensor placement
Verify proper operation of sensor systems and confirm data connectivity and integrity
Identify, flag, and log anomalies, service notes, and system observations
Perform basic functionality checks (system strategy decisions escalated to Advisors)
Collect tissue, water, substrate, runoff, and pathogen samples following strict chain-of-custody procedures
Ensure consistent sampling location, timing, labeling, and sanitation practices
Maintain biosecurity compliance and submit samples per approved cadence
Execute assigned sampling tracks at weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly cadence as required
Support baseline data collection during client onboarding
Ensure continuity of historical data to maintain service repeatability across core package tiers
Design and manage structured product and technology trials aligned with the AgTech Program
Execute trial milestones, capture validation data, and support cross-functional implementation
Manage platform integration (Elevated One) and support conversion from trial to standardized solution
Verify adherence to documented mixing and irrigation procedures
Document observed deviations and escalate inconsistencies or system irregularities
Support mechanical troubleshooting when directed (strategic nutrients, irrigation, and environmental decisions are escalated)
Immediately escalate suspected pathogen pressure, severe crop stress or pest pressure indicators, biosecurity risk, abnormal data readings, system failures, and safety risks
Collaborate with Commercial Account Executives, Lab Services teams, AgTech and data teams,
Update CRM and internal systems to ensure continuity across all touchpoints