Cultivation Technician

The ideal candidate will be well versed in nursery and cultivation practices. The Cultivation Technician will be reporting to the Lead Cultivation Technician for daily tasks and work flow. You will be responsible for any tasks the Director of Cultivation, Cultivation Manager, or Lead Cultivation Technician may designate on site. Duties include working across all areas of plant cultivation including cloning, transplanting, feeding, defoliating, super cropping, topping, flushing, trimming, packaging, environmental control, fertigation, maintenance, pest control, waste disposal and inventory management for all plants in the facility. Salary $18 - $20 USD per hour Required Skills Assist with various crop care, including: Performs all the tasks in the grow cycle, including; transplanting, feeding, cloning, propagation cropping and assisting the Lead Cultivation Technician with inventory management.Mixing and amending soil or prepping mediums. Assisting the Lead Cultivation Technician with the mixing of nutrients.Walking each row and checking for water and nutrient line breaks, dripper failure and or bug, pest, pathogen and disease related problems. Potting and or any medium we choose. Conduct daily inspections for pests, pathogens, mold, fungi, disease or other undesired conditionsAble to take direction and work well with othersConduct inspections and/or replacement of light bulbs, irrigation tubing, water aerators and pumps.Conduct daily inspections and measurements of reservoirs to maintain strict ph and PPM levels Able to take direction and work well with othersTake clones from mother plants and ready them for starting new plantsCheck clones for humidity, temperature, and water Maintain healthy mother plants so that clones can be developed for future cropsManipulate plants into trellises or other conveyances for proper plant developmentMove plants into appropriate areas to ensure proper air movement and light availability based on the development of the plantWater plants to the prescribed amount to ensure proper nutrient uptake and avoid runoffRepot juvenile plants into larger potsPrune plants in vegetative and flowering stagesMix soils and nutrients to specific recipes to ensure proper plant growthMonitor and maintain adequate stock levels of organic nutrients, pesticides, herbicides, and sulfur compounds Maintain work areas at a high level of cleanliness and hygiene; clean and sanitize all cultivation equipment daily, weekly, monthly, and as determined by the Cultivation Manager and by the Extraction Manager Conduct weekly checks of pre-flower and flowering plants to ensure there is no light pollution that could damage flowering stages of harvestWash and dry gowns, coveralls, booties and rags used for cultivation at least weeklyConduct quarterly inspections and/or replacement of light bulbs, irrigation tubing, water aerators and pumps If applicable, apply organic pesticides, herbicides, insecticides and fungicides as neededMaintain a detailed check list of tasksFollow all state and company rules and regulations for batchingStart seeds for Propagation and pheno hunting. Learn and manage Argus fertigation system. General plant care: De-leafingPruningIMP management Laying Trellis and or ScreensHarvestingGeneral housekeeping of production area Cleaning and sanitizing equipment, pots, trays, medium etc.Keeping work areas cleaned and organizedAdditional duties, as required and assigned #ENGHP Desired Skills Must adhere to the Ma. CCC hiring guidelinesOrganized and cleanAbility to accept and follow directionsTeam player with good communication skillsAbility to lift up to 50+ lbsAbility to meet physical demands including reaching, climbing, bending, walking, standing and performing repetitive workComfortable working in conditions that include height, heat and high intensity lighting.Capable of working in fast paced environments.Ability to work occasional weekends and Holidays About Happy Valley As longtime cannabis consumers, we were frequently frustrated by inconsistent experiences and the lack of accountability within the industry. Many times, the products we purchased delivered experiences that felt and tasted mislabeled—sometimes, dramatically so… and there was no way to verify if what they said was what we got. We founded Happy Valley to change all that. We are leading the charge to create a consistent, premium-quality cannabis experience for you—with a guarantee that what we say is what you get. We are Guided by our values Our Mission - To unlock consistent high-quality products, exceptional customer service, and industry leading technology Pioneering authenticity - At our core, we're committed to our customers in the cannabis industry. We go above and beyond to ensure that everything we say and do is built on honesty, transparency, and a dedication to providing you with an authentic cannabis experience. Authentic Variety -We have collected the best of cannabis cultivars (marijuana strains), from the most popular to the rare and hard-to-find, to build an expansive and unique menu for you—with a guarantee that what we say is what you get. Premium Quality -Our team uses proprietary techniques in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility along with cutting-edge production equipment to ensure your products are packaged at peak quality and freshness. Consistency -You will receive premium-quality products, accurately dosed from verified cultivars. Every time. Benefits Competitive wage or salaryMedical / Dental / Vision CoverageFSAProduct Discounts Equal opportunity employer Happy Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.