Cultivation Technician

Full-time position with a pay rate of $19.50 per hour plus benefits.

About the role

The Cultivation Technician is responsible for plant care in all stages of the cannabis growth lifecycle, including germination, vegetative, flowering, and harvest. The Technician journals, monitors, and tracks all observations in the company's software tracking system.

Responsibilities

• Clone, plant, water, fertilize, and tend to plants, shrubs, and trees using hand tools and gardening tools.
• Harvest plants, and transplant or pot and label them.
• Record information about plants and plant growth.
• Inspect leaves for coloring to detect the presence of insects or disease.
• Fill growing tanks with water.
• Inspect plants and bud ties to assess quality.
• Clean work areas and maintain tools in accordance with sanitation standards.
• Check and water all plants in the cultivation facility as outlined in the Daily Room-Checklist.
• Transplant plants into larger containers as needed.
• Trim plants in the vegetative stage and create clones from material.
• Wash pots, trays, lights, etc., and return them to the appropriate Clean Room.
• Harvest and trim flowering plants.
• Stake weak plants.
• Examine plants for signs of pests or disease.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the medical and recreational cannabis industry.
• Working knowledge of general plant physiology and biology; cannabis-specific knowledge is a plus.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must have a MED badge.
• Ability to work in hot, humid conditions on concrete for long periods, standing, walking, and performing manual labor associated with plant care.
• Knowledgeable about regulations related to the Medical Use of Marijuana Program.
• Experience with inventory control methods.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including listening and communication.
• Ability to take direction, comprehend, and complete tasks as assigned in a timely manner.
• Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop strong relationships and work with senior-level executives.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships to achieve results both internally and externally.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and problem-solving.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Exposure to an environment suited for optimal plant performance, which may not prioritize employee comfort.
• High noise levels and intense light conditions.

About The Cannabist Company

The Cannabist Company, formerly known as Columbia Care, is one of the largest and most experienced cultivators, manufacturers, and providers of cannabis products and related services, with licenses in 12 U.S. jurisdictions. The company operates 77 facilities, including 61 dispensaries and 16 cultivation and manufacturing facilities. It delivers industry-leading products and services to both medical and adult-use markets, offering brands such as Seed & Strain, Triple Seven, Hedy, gLeaf, Classix, Press, and Amber.

The Cannabist Company is recognized for its comprehensive benefits, ongoing training opportunities, and commitment to diversity and equity inclusion.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Multiple health plan choices.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Pet and life insurance.
• 100% paid short-term disability.
• Optional long-term disability insurance.

Pay

$19.50 USD per hour.