Cannabis Cultivation Technician – Grow & Learn in Gainesville

Parallel; Gainesville (FL); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

401k enrollment

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Parallel is launching a new cultivation facility in Gainesville, FL, inviting motivated individuals to join as Cultivation Technicians. This entry-level role focuses on plant care, propagation, harvest, and compliance in a fast-growing cannabis company.

Starting pay is $17.00 per hour. The position supports Surterra Wellness operations in Florida and offers real growth opportunities within a national cannabis platform.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work independently when required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform measurements, calculations, and accurately record data.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Support daily cultivation activities across all stages of the plant lifecycle, including propagation, vegetative growth, flowering, and harvest.
• Assist with transplanting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, and IPM practices.
• Help maintain optimal environmental conditions for plant health and productivity.
• Take cuttings from mother plants and assist with cloning and propagation processes.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout cultivation areas, tools, and equipment.
• Safely operate cultivation equipment and systems, including irrigation and trimming equipment.
• Assist with general labor tasks as needed to support facility operations.
• Participate in cultivation trials and experiments designed to improve plant health, yield, and operational efficiency.
• Collect and document cultivation data and observations.
• Support ongoing R&D projects by monitoring plant performance and maintaining records.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and communicate findings to leadership.
• Harvest mature plants according to production schedules and compliance requirements.
• Trim, process, and package cannabis flower while maintaining strain integrity.
• Monitor drying rooms and environmental conditions to support product quality.
• Weigh, record, and track harvest yields and production metrics.
• Assist with inventory management and waste tracking procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of cultivation activities, inventory movements, harvests, and treatments.
• Follow all state regulations, company policies, and seed-to-sale tracking requirements.
• Adhere to workplace safety standards and best cultivation practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Data recording

Communication

Independent work

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Parallel is launching a new cultivation facility in Gainesville, FL, inviting motivated individuals to join as Cultivation Technicians. This entry-level role focuses on plant care, propagation, harvest, and compliance in a fast-growing cannabis company.

Starting pay is $17.00 per hour. The position supports Surterra Wellness operations in Florida and offers real growth opportunities within a national cannabis platform.