Nursery Technician I

Connected Careers Page•Sacramento, CA

5h•$17 - $21

About The Position

The Nursery Technician performs labor to assist in the upkeep, stocking, and fulfillment of growing cannabis, including, but not limited to; watering, feeding, flushing, pruning, washing, cloning, transplanting, and facility maintenance under the supervision of the Cultivation General Manager. Attention to detail is extremely important.

Requirements

Minimum age of 21 years or older and pass a criminal background check
High school or equivalent
May require working rotating shifts with varied hours/day, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events
Previous agricultural experience in propagation and young plant experience preferred
One weekend shift required (Sunday - Thursday, or Tuesday - Saturday)
Requires normal, corrective vision range, the ability to see color and the ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols
Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs., with or without assistance
Ability to climb, push, pull, stoop, grasp, walk, sit, stand, bend and reach for the duration of shift
Requires manual dexterity to operate job related equipment
Requires normal hearing range

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of pest and disease control management a plus.
Knowledge or experience with METRC compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform all tasks in the nursery
Mother plant maintenance, cloning, transplanting, nutrients and pH management, water management, positive airflow, temperature and humidity control, pest and disease control, IPM program implementation, plant transfer from veg to flowering.
Cataloguing and maintaining organization of plants, tags, and pruning biomass
Maintain and follow the cultivation department policies and procedures.
Wash and sanitize all equipment. Scout all equipment, ensuring all tools are free of pests, viruses or disease.
Must be able to adapt to various strains, styles and types of cannabis being propagated; adjusting techniques to maintain a steady pace and quality.