Cannabis Cultivation Technician: Grow & Optimize Plants

Essential Employment Services Inc; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment Services Inc. seeks a Cultivation Technician for its cannabis cultivation facility in Arizona. The role focuses on day-to-day cultivation tasks to ensure the growth of high-quality cannabis plants and reliable yields, with a strong emphasis on attention to detail.

No prior experience is required. Candidates should be able to work in a physically demanding environment, follow environmental control guidelines, and comply with security and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Physically capable of standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to maintain records and inventory.
• Good communication and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to comply with strict security and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform watering, pruning, harvesting, and transplanting to maintain healthy cannabis plants.
• Monitor environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, lighting, CO2) to optimize growth.
• Follow plant nutrition schedules and control pests and diseases.
• Operate and maintain cultivation equipment (irrigation, lighting, environmental controls).
• Keep accurate records of cultivation activities and plant inventory.
• Support cleanliness, organization, and sanitation, complying with regulations.
• Identify and troubleshoot plant health issues and apply corrective measures.
• Ensure compliance with state/local cannabis cultivation regulations and security protocols.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Irrigation systems

Lighting systems

Environmental control systems

Nutrient mixing stations

Job description

Essential Employment Services Inc. seeks a Cultivation Technician for its cannabis cultivation facility in Arizona. The role focuses on day-to-day cultivation tasks to ensure the growth of high-quality cannabis plants and reliable yields, with a strong emphasis on attention to detail.

No prior experience is required. Candidates should be able to work in a physically demanding environment, follow environmental control guidelines, and comply with security and regulatory standards.