Cannabis Cultivation Technician - Entry-Level Grower

Essential Employment Services Inc; Uxbridge (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment Services Inc. is hiring a Cultivation Technician for our cannabis cultivation facility in Massachusetts.

You will perform day-to-day cultivation tasks to grow high-quality cannabis plants, including watering, pruning, harvesting, and transplanting, while maintaining environmental conditions and proper records. No experience is required, but you must be able to work in a physically demanding environment, lift up to 50 lbs, and follow strict security and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including standing, bending, and lifting heavy objects (up to 50 lbs).
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills to maintain accurate records and inventory management.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve plant health issues effectively.
• Willingness to work in compliance with strict security and regulatory requirements.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular tasks to maintain the health and vitality of cannabis plants, including watering, pruning, harvesting, and transplanting.
• Monitor and adjust environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, lighting, and CO2 levels to optimize plant growth and yield.
• Execute plant nutrition feeding schedules according to established guidelines and ensure proper pest and disease control practices are implemented.
• Operate and maintain cultivation equipment such as irrigation systems, lighting systems, environmental control systems, and nutrient mixing stations.
• Maintain accurate records of all cultivation activities, including plant inventory, nutrient applications, and environmental conditions.
• Assist with monitoring and maintaining the facility's cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Identify and troubleshoot plant health issues, pests, and diseases, applying appropriate corrective measures.
• Comply with all state and local regulations regarding cannabis cultivation, ensuring compliance with security protocols, and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Irrigation systems

Lighting systems

Environmental control systems

Job description

Essential Employment Services Inc. is hiring a Cultivation Technician for our cannabis cultivation facility in Massachusetts.

You will perform day-to-day cultivation tasks to grow high-quality cannabis plants, including watering, pruning, harvesting, and transplanting, while maintaining environmental conditions and proper records. No experience is required, but you must be able to work in a physically demanding environment, lift up to 50 lbs, and follow strict security and regulatory guidelines.