Cultivation Tech I

About the role

The Cultivation Technician reports into the Cultivation Manager and is responsible for the daily care and focused attention necessary to produce clean, potent, safe medicine for our patients. This entry-level position offers the opportunity to learn and grow with the company from the ground up, and to take on increasing levels of responsibility over time.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily care of medicine from seed/clone to harvest; monitoring environmental factors to maximize production and prevent failures;
• Maintaining the highest levels of cleanliness and sanitation inside the cultivation area;
• Implement daily feeding & care schedule as directed by Cultivation Manager;
• Maintain consistency and discretion when pruning crops at various stages;
• Maintain consistency, uniformity and accuracy when repotting crops at various stages;
• Routine visual inspection of plants to identify any pests/deficiencies and reporting findings to Cultivation Lead;
• Crop propagation to meet inventory requirements as determined by Cultivation Lead;
• Maintains accurate records of reservoirs, equipment and other crop related logs assigned by Cultivation Lead;
• Accurately scans inventory into designated location(s);
• Proper usage, maintenance and storage of all tools and equipment, including but not limited to: shop vacuums, pumps, hoses, carts, fiskars, scissors, loppers, stools, gloves, rags, and goggles;
• Completes daily and periodic cleaning tasks as assigned. Daily cleaning consists of sweeping and spot mopping all areas on the cultivation floor and loading area;
• Proper disposal of waste at the end of each day;
• Aids in completing other secondary cultivation tasks at the direction of the Cultivation Lead according to company;
• Other duties as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Associate degree in horticulture, agriculture, biology, chemistry, or related field preferred;
• Minimum 1 year of experience in horticulture, botany, or related field preferred;
• Knowledge of basic computer & office equipment operations (inventory systems; Word; Excel; office equipment such as copiers/telephone systems);
• Math required for inventory, projections, and excellent time-management skills;
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritize, maintain confidentiality, and work effectively as part of a team.

Skills

• To be successful, candidates must have:
• A high school diploma or equivalent;
• An associate degree in horticulture, agriculture, biology, chemistry, or related field preferred;
• At least one year of experience in horticulture, botany, or related field;
• Basic knowledge of computer and office equipment operations;
• Strong math skills for inventory and projections;
• Excellent time management and planning skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Passion for horticulture and a willingness to continuously learn more about the subject.

Benefits

• Full suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance;
• Paid parental leave;
• 401(k) plan;
• Paid Time Off;
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Employee life insurance and supplemental life;
• Spouse and child life and ADD&DP;
• Pet insurance;
• FSA and HSA available.