Cultivation Technician

About the role

The Cultivation Technician is primarily responsible for the care, maintenance, and monitoring of plants at various growth stages in the facility.

How You’ll Make a Difference

• Plant Care and Cultivation: Diligently follow daily feeding and care schedules as directed by Cultivation leadership.
• Consistently prune and repot crops to maintain uniformity and accuracy.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify and report plant pests or deficiencies.
• Provide harvest and post-harvest support including harvesting, and the dry, cure, and trim processes as needed.
• Keep accurate records of nutrient mixes, equipment maintenance, and crop-related logs.
• Report plant movements and updates to the inventory and fulfillment department to maintain accurate records.
• Affords assistance with inventory audits and reconciliation for all materials including department supplies, plants, products, equipment, and other tracked items as directed by Cultivation leadership.
• Maintain and clean all cultivation department equipment and tools, including tables, reflectors, containers, mixing tools, application tools, and ventilation equipment, etc.
• Ensure the proper calibration, operation, cleaning, and storage of pH, EC, and PPM meters.
• Perform daily periodic housekeeping tasks such as sweeping, spot mopping, sanitizing surfaces, reorganizing stock, and maintaining an organized workspace as directed by cultivation leadership.
• Wet clean cultivation space for room flips and dry clean the area as needed to support the business.
• Properly dispose of waste materials at the end of each day.
• Department And Regulatory Compliance: Comply with all health and safety standards of operation of equipment, fertigation systems, environmental controls, water distribution system, etc.
• Complete all required training on cultivation SOPs and practice under the informed direction of cultivation leadership.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by leadership to support the needs of the business.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent – required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in horticulture, botany, or a related field – required
• Knowledge of basic mathematics, computer skills, and agricultural principles – required

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage time effectively
• Demonstrated reliability, honesty, and confidentiality
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary focus and attention to detail
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with colleagues
• 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

Skills To Be Successful

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent – required Minimum of 1 year of experience in horticulture, botany, or a related field – required Knowledge of basic mathematics, computer skills, and agricultural principles – required

Key Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage time effectively
• Demonstrated reliability, honesty, and confidentiality
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary focus and attention to detail
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with colleagues
• 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

Perks & Benefits

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

Schedule

Available to work Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm ET, with flexibility for mandatory overtime as required to meet business needs

Work Environment And Physical Demands

• Light to moderate lifting of up to 50 lbs; heavier weights with assistance
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must adhere to facility general hygiene requirements
• Capacity to stay focused on the task at hand

Disclaimer

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to confirm or be interpreted as a comprehensive summary of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

E-Verify Participation Notice

This Employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. What is E-Verify? E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from and employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

Code Of Conduct

All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in the Code of Conduct.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Botanist is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.