Cannabis Cultivation Technician: Growth, Canopy & Harvest

Ascend Wellness Holdings (CSE: AAWH.U / OTCQX:AAWH); Barry (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Wellness Holdings is seeking a Cultivation Technician to maintain the health and vitality of cannabis plants during flowering and harvest stages. This hands-on role supports development through monitoring, canopy management, and harvest execution in line with company protocols and compliance standards.

The schedule is 6:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday, with a pay rate of $20.87/hour.

Responsibilities

• Plant Health Maintenance: Monitor cannabis plants during the flowering stage to support optimal bud development, plant vitality, and overall crop quality.
• Canopy Management: Perform defoliation, pruning, trellising, and staking techniques to optimize light penetration, airflow, and bud quality throughout the flowering cycle.
• Harvest Execution: Assist with the timely and efficient harvesting of mature plants while following standard operating procedures (SOPs) to preserve product quality and consistency.
• Identify and report signs of plant stress, nutrient deficiencies, pests, or diseases to the Cultivation Lead or Integrated Pest Management (IPM) team
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of flowering rooms, tools, and equipment to prevent contamination risk
• Follow all company policies and ensure compliance with local and state cannabis cultivation regulations
• Collaborate with team members and adhere to all safety, sanitation, and operational procedures
• Support IPM activities as needed in accordance with facility SOPs

Job description

Ascend Wellness Holdings is seeking a Cultivation Technician to maintain the health and vitality of cannabis plants during flowering and harvest stages. This hands-on role supports development through monitoring, canopy management, and harvest execution in line with company protocols and compliance standards.

The schedule is 6:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday, with a pay rate of $20.87/hour.