Cultivation Lead (Irrigation)

ayrwellness; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ayrwellness in Gainesville, Florida is seeking a Cultivation Lead to supervise the cultivation team in all necessary tasks to grow quality cannabis. Responsibilities include managing plant health, overseeing grow zones, and collaborating with the Cultivation Manager.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in cannabis cultivation, a high school diploma or equivalent, and strong attention to detail. This role is vital for ensuring compliance with state cannabis laws and maintaining meticulous environmental controls.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in cannabis cultivation or commercial gardening.
• Minimum 6 months in agriculture, horticulture, or cannabis.
• Understanding of cannabis laws applicable to operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Cultivation team and oversee grow zones.
• Perform inspections of plants for health and pests.
• Monitor environmental controls and maintain documentation.

Skills

Decision Making

Data Entry

Communication Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Job Summary

The Cultivation Lead supervises and assists the Cultivation team in performing all the tasks necessary to grow various strains of quality cannabis including but not limited to feeding the plants, defoliation, super cropping, flushing, foliar and preventative sprays, waste disposal and inventory management for a large commercial facility. The Cultivation Lead works closely with the Cultivation Technicians, Cultivation Manager and the Cultivation Director on all aspects of cultivation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Opens and closes designated grow zones according to Ayr Wellness standard operating procedures.
• Checks for any plant loss or stress, malfunctioning cultivation equipment, and any uncompleted tasks from the day before.
• Double checks that all items on the Opening and Closing checklist are completed successfully and according to SOP’s, delegating tasks to other Cultivators as necessary.
• Performs daily inspections of plants for overall health, pests, disease or sex change.
• Assesses overall plant health and well-being and gives individual plants tailored attention based on need.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• Understands and becomes familiar with all cultivation equipment and tools and the cleaning of all equipment and tools.
• Sets up a team for success by making sure every team member has the supplies and equipment needed for an activity.
• Assists Cultivation Manager with rotation of strains through garden to ensure a variety and quantity for dispensary locations.
• Constantly monitors environmental controls to ensure environmental controls are in optimal range; Temperature, Humidity, Vapor Pressure Deficit, CO2 ppm, Water Temperature, Dissolved Oxygen ppm, Light Intensity, etc.
• Assists the Cultivation Manager with tracking plants from birth to harvest by ensuring proper and accurate documentation for applicable activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must meet age requirement as outlined by state cannabis agencies.
• Able to pass all background checks/fingerprinting as required by state cannabis agencies.
• Able to provide valid badging/credentials as required by state cannabis agencies.
• Two years of experience in general cannabis cultivation or commercial production gardening.
• Minimum 6 months of professional experience in agriculture, horticulture, or cannabis industry.
• Ability to make decisions when needed.
• Accurate data-entry and record keeping.
• Thorough understanding of state and local medical and/or recreational cannabis laws and how they apply to the operations of Ayr Wellness.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Effective time-management skills and ability to multitask.
• Must be able to work on nights, weekends, or alternate shifts.

Education

High school diploma/GED required

Experience

1-3 years’ experience working in a horticulture/agriculture field

Competencies

Priority Setting - Invests their time and others on what's important to deliver business results; quickly and effectively collaborates bringing together the collective intelligence of critical team members and prioritizes what needs to be done to reach the goal; quickly senses opportunities and obstacles in accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks and creates focus that drives success and results. Relationship Building - Viewed as a truthful individual who shares authentic and constructive feedback in a respectful manner in the spirit of being a force for good; builds mutual respect and trust by listening, learning, and acting with compassion to encourage others in discovering their genius; takes responsibility for mistakes and offers impactful solutions; recognizes personal strengths and weaknesses; seeks and openly welcomes feedback for continuous improvement and personal growth. Results Oriented - Empowered with the knowledge of their potential this person learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner, open to change, analyzes successes and failures for continuous improvement, experiments and will try anything to find solutions that support an ecosystem of knowledge; enjoys challenge of unfamiliar tasks, quickly grasps the essence and underlying structure of anything. Functional/Technical Skill - Possesses functional and technical knowledge and skills to perform at a high level of accomplishment; understands how their job function supports being a force for good.

Direct Reports

No direct reports

Working Conditions

• The person in this position may be exposed to dust, kief, cleaning chemicals and fumes. Although systems are in place to remove these byproducts, there is still exposure to some degree.
• Frequently works in rooms with bright light where eye protection is required.
• Frequently works in rooms with moderate heat and humidity.
• The person in this position is constantly exposed to moderate background noise due to environmental systems, equipment, and fans.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting, standing, and walking motion/movement will be required throughout the shift.
• Constant movement of hands/fingers and limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
• Constantly position self throughout task at hand.
• Frequently ascends/descends a ladder to inspect/maintain plants.
• Occasionally operates power hand tools and other cultivation machinery.
• Must be able to inspect and detect quality deviations and defects.
• Occasional lifting, positioning, or moving items up to 50 pounds.

EEO Statement

AYR Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.