Lead Cannabis Grower

Viridian Staffing•Portland, ME

11d•$42,000 - $52,000•Onsite

About The Position

Viridian Staffing's Client is looking for an experienced Cannabis Lead Grower for a cultivation operation in the Eastern Maine area. As the Lead Grower, you will have the opportunity to oversee day-to-day cultivation activities and help drive consistent, high-quality crop production. You will be responsible for managing plants throughout the cultivation lifecycle, monitoring plant health, identifying and resolving cultivation issues, and ensuring established procedures are followed. You'll also get the opportunity to evaluate current cultivation practices and make recommendations for improvements as the operation continues to grow. This is a hands-on role, so you need to be willing/able to handle the entire cultivation process.

Requirements

Several years of successful commercial cannabis cultivation experience
Ability to independently manage a crop from propagation through harvest
Experience working with hydroponic, aeroponic, or other soilless cultivation methods
Strong understanding of plant health, irrigation, nutrients, environmental controls, and integrated pest management
Comfortable developing and improving SOPs
Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot basic cultivation equipment
Strong problem solver who takes pride in producing healthy, consistent crops
Eligible to obtain any credentials required to work in a licensed cannabis cultivation facility in the State of Maine

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day cultivation activities
Drive consistent, high-quality crop production
Manage plants throughout the cultivation lifecycle
Monitor plant health
Identify and resolve cultivation issues
Ensure established procedures are followed
Evaluate current cultivation practices and make recommendations for improvements
Handle the entire cultivation process
Manage a crop from propagation through harvest
Develop and improve SOPs
Troubleshoot basic cultivation equipment