Cultivation Lead: Cannabis Grow Team Mentor

Verano Holdings; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Verano Holdings is seeking a cultivation specialist to support plant management, sanitation, and growth in our Portsmouth, VA facilities. The role involves guiding junior staff, following SOPs, and maintaining safety and quality standards in a regulated production environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with training, cloning, pruning, and plant scheduling, while ensuring compliance with state laws and company policies. Strong teamwork and willingness to learn are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of plant structure and horticulture.
• Able to follow detailed instruction and perform repetitive tasks.
• Must have a positive attitude and work well with others.
• Willing to learn about, operate and maintain facility equipment safely.
• Comfortable with heights, soil and water, and tight spaces.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and register with the state cannabis commission.
• Must comply with all laws, regulations, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to incoming and current cultivation specialists by showing tips, tricks, and best practices in the garden.
• Support plant management, fertilization, insect and disease monitoring, sanitation, and overall plant growth, health, and appearance in the grow rooms.
• Help cultivation specialists understand and follow departmental processes.
• Aid Assistant Cultivation and Cultivation Manager with new hire training.
• Clone, trim, prune, top and train plants as directed by the Cultivation Manager.
• Monitor and maintain quality control measures in accordance with State and local laws.
• Adhere to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment within the facility and production areas.
• Document and update cultivation logs with nutrient and/or substance application to any plants within the facility.
• Provide support to additional cultivation and harvest teams as needed to achieve facility production goals.

Skills

Horticulture basics

Teamwork

Training others

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Track and trace system

Job description

Verano Holdings is seeking a cultivation specialist to support plant management, sanitation, and growth in our Portsmouth, VA facilities. The role involves guiding junior staff, following SOPs, and maintaining safety and quality standards in a regulated production environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with training, cloning, pruning, and plant scheduling, while ensuring compliance with state laws and company policies. Strong teamwork and willingness to learn are essential for success.