Cultivation Technician

Cultivation Technician

Provides on-site cultivation for one or more cannabis gardens. Completes tasks assigned by the Cultivation Manager to monitor and maintain plant production and health. Maintains quality control measures to ensure high-quality product. Maintains organization, cleanliness, and efficiency of production area. Carries out day-to-day plant care, including watering, pruning, harvesting, and trimming. Monitors and maintains plant production and quality control measures in accordance with the State and Cannabis standards set by the company.

CORE JOB DUTIES

• Plant Care

• Measures and mixes nutrient and plant applications and applies these mixtures according to Company policy.
• Ensures plant health by pruning, topping, trimming, and analyzing plant health according to Company policy, as well as any other tasks required.
• Assists Cultivation Facility Manager with rotation of strains through garden to ensure variety and quantity for dispensary locations.

• Facility Cleaning

• Performs all assigned duties required to ensure a clean and safe cultivation facility. If you notice something that is a hygienic hazard to product or employees, notify your supervisor immediately.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of all cultivation equipment and tools, including light reflectors, containers, mixing tools, application tools, and ventilation equipment.

• Reports and Documentation

• Assists the Cultivation Manager with tracking plants from birth to harvest by ensuring proper and accurate documentation for applicable activities.
• Ensures accurate documentation of all plant tracking numbers, lot numbers, and all other applicable information.

• Documents, according to Company policy, the application of all nutrient and/or substances applied to any plant located within the cultivation facility.

• Safety and Security

• Maintain a continuous state of alertness to ensure the highest standards of safety for fellow employees, products, and the facility.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AS REQUIRED

Assists with research, communications, or any other assigned projects/tasks.

JOB SKILLS

Accurate data-entry and record keeping. Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment. Ability to make decisions as necessary with oversight when needed. Experience with inventory control software. Proficiency in Windows-based software and internet navigation.

JOB SCOPE

Operates with direct supervision from Cultivation Manager and Cultivation Assistant Manager. Follows established policies and procedures and contributes to the development of new concepts, policies, and procedures as necessary to perform job duties and tasks.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND SKILLS REQUIRED

· Knowledge of cannabis regulations and horticulture skills.

· Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task.

· Ability to stand, sit, kneel, and lift equipment or plants up to 50 lbs. for extended periods.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.

· Proficiency in Windows-based software and point-of-sale applications.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

· Must be 21 years of age or older

· Must have reliable transportation

· Must have the ability to pass a background check

DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES PROHIBITED

To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at the company are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. The company complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines. The company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: Race, national origin or ethnic background; height and weight; credit rating or economic status; religious affiliation or beliefs; citizenship; marital status, civil partnership or number of children; age; gender, gender identity, or gender expression; sexual orientation; security/background checks for certain religious or ethnic groups; U.S. military or veteran status; disability or medical condition; or questions and examinations.

DISCLAIMER

The company reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this job description. Your employment with the company is a voluntary one and is subject to termination by you or the company at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this document shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Company employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brunswick, ME 04011: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• This position requires open availability for nights and weekends. Are you available nights and weekends?

Experience:

• Landscaping or Horticulture: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cannabis: 1 year (Preferred)
• weekend availability: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location