Cultivation Technician

About the role

The Cultivation Technician is a union position and is responsible for contributing to all or most aspects of plant production including propagation, watering, pruning, trellising, defoliating, monitoring, and harvesting of plants and associated tasks delegated by management.

Excellent work environment with a full benefit package offered including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, holidays, pet insurance, and other paid leaves of absence.

How you’ll make a difference

• Maintain plant health
• Monitor and maintain environmental conditions for optimal plant growth
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness of all cultivation spaces
• Perform daily and routine plant maintenance tasks
• Ensure all instrumentations/equipment is calibrated and functioning properly by performing regular preventative maintenance
• Timely contact the manager or lead tech when instruments/equipment is found to be in need of maintenance/repair
• Work a varying schedule including nights, weekends, and overtime as determined by process demands
• Punctuality – Must arrive on time for each shift and take breaks/lunch as scheduled
• May help in other departments as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 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
• Learn complex technical procedures in a timely manner

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 AD&D
• Pet insurance
• FSA and HSA available based on eligibility

Schedule

Available to work Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm ET, with flexibility for mandatory overtime as required to meet business needs

Work Environment And Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to work quickly but efficiently, while maintaining the integrity of the product. Light to moderate lifting of up to 50 lbs; heavier weights with assistance. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time. Repetitive motions and understanding of lab equipment. Must wear company-provided lab coats, hair/beard nets, gloves, surgical masks and safety glasses/ goggles/ splash shield, while working in the lab. Must adhere to the Syracuse 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 Company values and maintain the standards contained in the Code of Conduct.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NYCANNA LLC 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.