Cultivation Technician I

About Us

We’re a startup cannabis cultivation operation in Connecticut focused on building a high-performing, efficient, and team-oriented environment from day one. We’re looking for dependable and motivated Cultivation Technicians to join our team. If you enjoy working with your hands, staying active, and being part of a team that thrives in a fast-paced setting, this is a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a growing company.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic plant maintenance including bottoming, thinning, spacing, and trellising
• Transplant (up-pot) cannabis plants using proper technique
• Follow directions and schedules set by the Cultivation Manager
• Ensure all plant waste is handled, weighed, and logged per state regulations
• Clean and sanitize cultivation rooms as directed
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment
• Follow all SOPs and state compliance regulations
• Maintain a positive, productive, and team-focused attitude
• Wear appropriate PPE and follow all safety procedures
• Report hazards, injuries, or near misses to management
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old
• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous experience in fast-paced, physical work environments such as landscaping, culinary, or manufacturing preferred
• Reliable personal transportation
• Ability to pass a state background check

Key Competencies

• Attendance and punctuality
• Flexibility and dependability
• Team-first mindset and communication
• Ability to follow instructions and stay focused
• Results-oriented attitude

Physical Requirements

Frequent: standing, walking, crouching, kneeling, pinching, pulling, lifting (up to 50 lbs), reaching above shoulder, climbing stairs

Occasional: stooping, sitting, gripping, lifting above shoulders

Repetitive hand motion and fine motor control

Work Environment

• Daily exposure to cannabis plant material and odors
• Frequent work in high heat, humidity, and bright light environments (eye protection provided)
• Contact with cleaning agents and plant nutrients (gloves and PPE provided)
• Frequent contact with plant resin — may trigger allergies in some individuals
• Occasional exposure to temperature changes and vibration

Full-time