Plant Technician

Lazarus Naturals is on a mission to make quality hemp-based CBD accessible to everybody. It’s why we own our manufacturing process from start to finish—beginning at our hemp farms in Central Oregon to our extraction, formulation, and packaging—all to deliver safe, effective CBD at an affordable price. We provide a 60% Assistance Program to veterans and individuals with disabilities or low-income because we believe everybody should be able to experience the benefits of CBD regardless.
We have a close-knit, fast-paced work environment with a fully-stocked kitchen, competitive pay, and full benefits. We are looking for a Plant Technician to join our team.
Beyond technical qualifications and sufficient experience requirements, we at Lazarus Naturals look for people who can thrive in our work environment and actively challenge themselves. We prioritize applicants who can illustrate their capacity to think critically, approach mistakes positively and constructively, as well as the ability to claim responsibility for their actions, whether good or bad. It is equally important that any applicant is able to exhibit an appreciation for proactive honesty and marked flexibility in the face of change. Moreover, we prefer applicants who share our passion and pride in the work we all contribute to as a team.
This full time role will be based at our Powell Butte farm and will be responsible for the following:

Responsibilities

• Plant care
• Watering
• Pruning
• Spray applications
• Soil mixing
• Transplanting
• Clean up, organization, etc.

• Seed/pollen production
• Pollenation practices
• Soil mixing and amending
• Seed collection and processing
• Cleaning and counting/weighing, storage, etc.
• Data Collection and organization

• Propagation
• Taking plant cuttings
• Cleaning
• Rooting
• Daily care
• Transplanting

• Transplant and Field production
• Seed sowing
• Seedling care and transportation
• Field transplanting & quality control
• Field maintenance, data collection, data entry
• Issue identification and solutions
• Male plant identification and culling
• Potency sampling

• Facility maintenance
• Greenhouse/Hoophouse and equipment maintenance and repair
• Equipment operations
• Regular cleaning, pot washing, and organizing

• Plant Team planning
• Weigh in on proposed action items and plans
• Execute plans as designed, adjusting as needed, and providing regular updates on actions

Requirements
Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in any field and at least 1 year of professional work experience in a plant-related position OR 2 years of experience in a production greenhouse environment.

Expectations
Understanding of plant sensory systems, general plant care, pest identification, and basic botany and horticultural practices are desirable. Must be capable of handling labor-intensive repetitive movements including bending over, lifting 50lbs, pushing or pulling heavy objects, frequent kneeling, traversing 8 or more miles in a day, and heavy wear and tear on hands and wrists. Must be able to withstand conditions of high heat and humidity, long hours of sun exposure, and freezing temperatures as needed through the winter. Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) to complete a number of regular tasks. Ability to listen to verbal instruction and execute independently without supervision, and maintain a strong attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Reliable transportation, especially through the Winter.
Extra consideration given to those with full schedule flexibility, diverse agronomic or horticultural experience, organic production experience, and those with additional trade skills such as heavy equipment and tractor operation, carpentry, irrigation, plumbing, electrical, and landscaping.
Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits (medical, vision, and dental insurance)
• Employee discount program
• Fully stocked kitchen
• 401K plan
• FSA
• Employee development opportunities

This is a full-time role based in Powell Butte,OR. Interested parties are encouraged to send a cover letter detailing why you think you could be a great fit, along with an updated resume.
Veterans strongly encouraged to apply. Thanks, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Lazarus Naturals is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time