Cannabis Cultivation Technician: Growth & Care

Essential Employment Services, Inc; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment Services, Inc. is seeking a Cultivation Technician for a cannabis facility in New Jersey. The role covers day-to-day cultivation activities to grow high-quality cannabis and ensure regulatory compliance.

No prior experience is required, but candidates should be detail-oriented and physically capable of working in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities including irrigation, environmental control, and meticulous record-keeping to ensure consistent yields.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills to maintain records and inventory.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify and resolve plant health issues.
• Willingness to comply with strict security and regulatory requirements.
• Good communication and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks to maintain health and vitality of cannabis plants, including watering, pruning, harvesting, and transplanting.
• Monitor and adjust environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, lighting, CO2) to optimize growth and yield.
• Execute plant nutrition schedules and ensure proper pest and disease control practices.
• Operate cultivation equipment such as irrigation, lighting, environmental control, and nutrient mixing stations.
• Maintain accurate records of cultivation activities, inventory, and environmental conditions.
• Assist with cleanliness, organization, and sanitation, ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Essential Employment Services, Inc. is seeking a Cultivation Technician for a cannabis facility in New Jersey. The role covers day-to-day cultivation activities to grow high-quality cannabis and ensure regulatory compliance.

No prior experience is required, but candidates should be detail-oriented and physically capable of working in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities including irrigation, environmental control, and meticulous record-keeping to ensure consistent yields.