Cultivation Technician

Vireo Health•Monticello, MN

2d•$19

About The Position

We are seeking an energetic and experienced Cultivation Technician to join our growing and dynamic team! The ideal candidate will be driven, innovative, compassionate, believe in the goodness of people and cannabis, and enjoys the one team, one dream motto! The Cultivation Technician will provide daily care and focus attention necessary to produce clean, potent, safe medical cannabis for our patients.This position reports to the Cultivation Manager.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
1 year of experience in horticulture, botany, or related field preferred.
Knowledge of biology and chemistry related to plant growth and nutrition.
Knowledge of basic computer and office equipment operations (inventory systems; Word; Excel; office equipment such as copiers/telephone systems).
Work history showing progressive responsibility, willingness to accept additional projects or challenges.
Weekend availability as needed.
Knowledge of plant tracking software.
Extended time standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office - Word, Excel and Outlook) with the ability to maintain accurate records of reservoirs, equipment and other crop related logs assigned by the Cultivation Manager.
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
Extended time standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs for a distance of 100ft.
Occasional extended and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects.
Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail.
Absolute reliability and honesty.

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining a clean and safe working environment inside the cultivation and surrounding areas.
Follow all State mandated regulations pertaining to the cultivation of cannabis operations.
Develop working knowledge of all equipment within specified growspaces including but not limited to irrigation system/components, fan operation, reading of BMS and lighting equipment.
Proper usage, maintenance, and storage of all tools and equipment, including but not limited to shop vacuums, pumps, hoses, carts, pruners, scissors, stools, gloves, rags, and personal protective equipment.
Maintain effective communicationwith CultivationManagersfor crop needs.
Be vigilant while conducting the daily inspection of plants to identify pests / disease / deficiencies / excesses, intersex traits, male flowers, abnormal growth, and report findings toManager and Cultivation Managers.
Responsible for the daily care of crop cultural practices from seed to clone to harvest.
Review and comply with all procedures and instructionchecklists.
Maintain accurate record of cultural practices, data collection, other crop-related logs as assigned by the Cultivation Manager and Supervisor.
Learn and cross train across all cultural practices throughout each growth phase.
Implement daily feeding and care schedule as directed by Cultivation Manager and Supervisor
Complete daily and periodic duties as assigned.
Assist in completion of secondary cultivation labor tasks at the direction of the Cultivation Supervisor/Lead.