Cannabis Cultivation Technician

Ascend Wellness Holdings (CSE: AAWH.U / OTCQX:AAWH); Franklin (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Wellness Holdings is seeking a Cultivation Technician in Franklin, New Jersey. The role involves ensuring the health and vitality of cannabis plants during the Flowering and Harvest stages, alongside monitoring plant health and executing harvest procedures as per company protocols.

Candidates must be 21+ years old and eligible for a Registered Agent Card. Key tasks include monitoring plant growth, implementing canopy management techniques, and maintaining cleanliness in cultivation areas.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Registered Agent Card.
• Comfortable in high humidity and fluctuating temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cannabis plants during flowering for optimal bud development.
• Perform defoliation, pruning, and staking techniques.
• Assist with harvesting mature plants following SOPs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Job description

Job Summary

The Cultivation Technician is responsible for maintaining the health and vitality of cannabis plants during the Flowering and Harvest stages. This hands‑on role supports optimal plant development through monitoring plant health, implementing canopy management techniques, and executing harvest procedures in alignment with company protocols and compliance standards.

Essential Job Functions

• Monitor cannabis plants during the flowering stage to support optimal bud development, plant vitality, and overall crop quality.
• Perform defoliation, pruning, trellising, and staking techniques to optimize light penetration, airflow, and bud quality throughout the flowering cycle.
• Assist with the timely and efficient harvesting of mature plants while following SOPs to preserve product quality and consistency.

Other Job Responsibilities

• Identify and report signs of plant stress, nutrient deficiencies, pests, or diseases to the Cultivation Lead or IPM team.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of flowering rooms, tools, and equipment to prevent contamination risk.
• Follow all company policies and local/state cannabis cultivation regulations.
• Collaborate with team members and adhere to all safety, sanitation, and operational procedures.
• Support IPM activities as needed per facility SOPs.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Registered Agent Card.
• Comfortable working in environments with high humidity, strong plant odors, and fluctuating temperatures.
• Willingness to wear PPE and follow sanitation and safety standards.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and high level of patience.
• Ability to troubleshoot.
• Team‑oriented mindset and ability to collaborate successfully across departments and roles within both cultivation and operations.

Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. ("AWH") and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.