Cultivation Technician

Green Thumb • Low Moor, VA

6d • $18 - $18

About The Position

As a Cultivation Technician, you will provide care and maintenance for cannabis plants and be responsible for all aspects of plant growth. The role involves potting, pruning, and tending to plant health with care and precision. Because cannabis is a heavily regulated industry, employees must follow safety and compliance regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid state ID.
• Able to obtain and maintain state badging requirements to work in the cannabis industry, including a background check and state review.
• Able to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Able to sit and/or stand for extended periods while maintaining focus.
• Able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds, with extreme care and caution when working with product.
• Able to work for extended periods in an environment that is 85+ degrees and 70% humidity.
• Able and willing to work at heights of 6–8 feet using catwalk platforms, ladders, platform ladders, and scaffolds.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
• Daily exposure to allergens such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or certifications.
• Prior cannabis experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Top, bottom, transplant, defoliate, and train plants.
• Tend to grow media and scout for disease or potential insects.
• Adhere to the national grow model and standards.
• Prepare rooms for harvest; take down plants, defoliate and 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 help ensure timely repairs.
• Identify workspace hazards, understand department-specific training, and report safety incidents or concerns, including completing follow-up actions.
• Comply with area 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.

What This Job Offers

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