Cultivation Technician

Cultivation Technician Job Description

To facilitate cultivation activities and garden production to include monitoring environmental factors, plant health analysis, equipment and tools maintenance, watering and fertilization system utilization, pest prevention, and all other aspects concerning crop management and facility operations. The Cultivation Technician will report directly to the Production Manager and is an essential member of the garden operations team.

The Cultivation Technician must minimally have a high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Ideal candidates possess basic horticultural knowledge (indoor/outdoor, small/large scale, hobby/professional) and any commercial experience is a plus. This position needs to be a self-motivated critical thinker focused on operational efficiencies, have respect for and carefully follow company SOPs and compliance guidelines (company and state mandated), complete work assignments according to a strict schedule of tasks, and provide consistent manual labor to support cultivation goals from seedling to harvest. Preferred professional characteristics include disciplined time management, ability to closely follow directives from the Production Manager, and the ability to meet operational goals.

• Assist with all aspects of ElectraLeaf’s garden operations (propagation, vegetative, flower, and post-harvest phases) by following set production schedules, facility best practices, specific plant phase SOPs, and safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Foster good plant nutrition practices through utilization of synthetic compounds and natural biologic additives as directed by the Production Manager.
• Provide manual labor when and where required as it relates to transplanting procedures, pest management, plant movement, cloning and/or seed germination, pruning and de-leafing, and post cultivation harvest actions.
• Ensure all facility PPE requirements are met and that PPE is applied and used correctly depending on the task and products to be used.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment to prevent and mitigate contamination, keep employees safe and healthy, and ensure regulatory compliance with state and local regulatory agencies.
• Collect and analyze water effluent for chemical evaluation to ensure pH values, PPM parameters, and EC are within set range.
• Record plant growth metrics, fill-out production logs, complete checklists, and accurately document harvest batch information through all growth phases.
• Adhere to all bio and physical security measures outlined in the facility policies and SOPs to create and maintain a safe, secure, and compliant workplace environment.
• Utilize required production tracking software platforms and their associated items (i.e. BioTrack and RFID/plant tags) and embrace responsibilities for accuracy of inventory, compliance reports, and execution of software engagement/actions.
• Assist the Production Manager and other garden team members with new employee training, existing employee continuing education, and vendor/service provider training. The Cultivation Technician will also maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, conferences, and establishing personal industry networks.

• Operational Actions: Maintaining even growth plant canopies, diligence in pruning and trellising practices, thorough pest scouting and identification, troubleshooting plant and equipment system complications, plant watering and feeding, and completing facility maintenance tasks when necessary.
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility: Demonstrating dependability by consistently being punctual and dependable (willingness to work weekends and holidays as required), exhibiting job seriousness through behaviors and words, not participating in competitor business bashing or social media trolling, and upholding a positive company work culture.
• Communication Skills: Treating coworkers, vendors, and other industry professionals with respect and dignity, truthfully providing feedback, controlling inward and outward emotions, and effectively engaging via written, verbal, and digital channels.

This is a hands-on agricultural-style position based on full cultivation activities and product responsibility for the company’s operations. The Cultivation Technician handles routine, detailed concepts and problems, balances multiple tasks simultaneously, and is a dependable member of the cultivation team regarding punctuality and performance. The Cultivation Technician will be tasked with manual labor activities requiring the full range of body mobility to include standing most of the workday, fine motor skills for plant manipulation, working in warm humid environments, and the ability to lift a minimum of 50 – 100 lbs. of weight. The Cultivation Technician will need to demonstrate proper ergonomic form and posture, follow all OSHA guidelines and requirements while on site to ensure a safe workplace, and overall be a durable employee with respect to the physical requirements of the cultivation team’s assigned tasks.

Any/most travel will be primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected for emergency supply runs and conference attendance.

• Current state program employee badge and any associated/required agricultural certificates;
• Experience and competency operating an automated cultivation control system (Argus, Rhythm, Priva); and
• Employment experience in a regulated cannabis program (medical or adult use).

• Individuals applying must be a minimum of 21 years old;
• Applicants must be a state resident or be willing to relocate;
• The ideal candidate must be able to obtain the necessary credentials for employment in New York’s medical and/or adult use cannabis programs; and
• Applicants may need to submit to a pre-employment background check that may include financial history.

The company employee handbook notwithstanding, ElectraLeaf reserves the right to discipline or terminate any Cultivation Technician or other staff member that does not comply with the expectations listed in this job description. Furthermore, the company reserves the right to notify law enforcement and/or state regulatory agency of any illegal actions or program violations perpetrated by the Cultivation Technician.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure workload coverage. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change. The job specification requirements stated are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job successfully. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above so that the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Morning shift

Ability to Commute:

• Brooktondale, NY 14817 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Brooktondale, NY 14817: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20