Cultivation Technician II

About the role

The Cultivation Technician II is responsible for the advanced care, maintenance, and monitoring of plants at all growth stages in the facility while supporting cultivation leadership in key operational tasks.

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee daily feeding and care schedules, identifying and addressing inconsistencies or issues promptly.
• Lead by example in pruning and repotting crops, ensuring uniformity, accuracy, and adherence to best practices.
• Proactively monitor plants for pests, deficiencies, or irregularities and implement corrective measures in collaboration with the Cultivation Manager.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of nutrient mixes, equipment maintenance, and crop-related activities while ensuring timely updates to leadership.
• Aid in planning and coordinating inventory audits, reconciling discrepancies, and optimizing resource allocation.
• Serve as a liaison to the inventory and fulfillment department, ensuring seamless plant tracking and compliance with seed-to-sale requirements.
• Maintain ownership of maintaining and cleaning all cultivation department equipment and tools, including lights, reflectors, mixing tools, application tools, and ventilation equipment.
• Train Cultivation Technicians on proper calibration, operation, cleaning, and storage of critical tools, including pH, EC, and PPM meters.
• Proactively identify facility or equipment issues and escalate recommendations for repair or replacement to the Cultivation Manager.
• Serve as a role model for adherence to health, safety, and operational standards, ensuring proper handling of fertigation systems, environmental controls, and water distribution systems.
• Monitor compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements, offering corrective guidance to Cultivation Technicians as needed.
• Support leadership in preparing for audits or inspections by ensuring all compliance documentation and facility conditions meet standards.
• Act as a mentor to Cultivation Technicians, providing guidance, support, and training to promote skill development, and consistency.
• Aid in the onboarding and training of new team members, ensuring they understand processes, expectations, and compliance standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent – required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in horticulture, botany, or a related field – required
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve plant health or equipment issues independently – required

Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail, with advanced organizational and time management skills.
• Prominent ability to lead by example and work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to coach and guide colleagues.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and fostering a positive, team-oriented environment.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Skilled in navigating and accurately utilizing the company’s seed-to-sale tracking software (where applicable).

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
• Pet insurance
• FSA and HSA available based on eligibility.

Schedule

Available to work the assigned daily schedule, 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.

Manufacturing environment that requires extended time standing, walking, bending and reaching. Ability to carry up to 50lbs for up to a distance of 100ft may be required. Occasional extended and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects. Ability to work in a humid and pollinated environment.

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

Acreage CCF New Jersey-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.