Cultivation Tech II- IL

Renew Cannabis Co.; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Botanist: In Grown Farms LLC 2, part of Canopy USA, LLC, seeks a Cultivation Tech II to lead the cultivation team and ensure high-quality cannabis production in a compliant environment.

You will supervise technicians, implement IPM and feeding schedules, and maintain cultivation records, collaborating with management to optimize yields and inventory accuracy in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in horticulture, agriculture, biology, chemistry, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in horticulture, botany, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of basic computer & MS Office operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily cultivation technicians and lead the grow team, reporting to management.
• Communicate updates and enforce safety policies.
• Execute IPM plan and monitor cultivation rooms for problems.
• Maintain daily feed and care schedules and coordinate pruning.
• Record temperatures, humidity, pH, and other metrics.
• Ensure equipment and supplies are on hand and properly stored.
• Assist with propagation planning, calendar layouts, and SOP maintenance.

Skills

Team leadership

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Reading policies

Inventory math

MS Office proficiency

Cannabis industry knowledge

Policy compliance

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in horticulture/related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Why In Grown Farms LLC 2?

In Grown Farms is a subsidiary of Canopy USA, LLC, a leading vertically integrated, multi-state operator in the United States cannabis industry. With the transition of Acreage Holdings to Canopy USA, LLC in December 2024, Canopy USA, LLC is now positioned to consolidate operations across its three business units – Wana, Jetty, and Acreage – realizing synergies, cost savings, and supporting growth in state-legal markets across the U.S. Through coverage of key market segments including flower via Superflux, vape and concentrates via Jetty, edibles and beverages via Wana, and retail through The Botanist, Canopy USA, LLC is well positioned to accelerate growth with an emphasis on the Midwestern and Northeastern U.S. markets. As newly formed Canopy USA, LLC, we are building a stronger, more agile organization that will unlock greater opportunities across the growing US cannabis market.

Who you’ll work for The Botanist: In Grown Farms LLC 2

Our Culture:

Here at Canopy USA, LLC, we believe in people first. We value our people and encourage continuous opportunities to learn, develop, and grow. We pride ourselves in innovation and passion for the cannabis industry.

We are always looking for motivated people who share our vision to join our team. Think you have what it takes? Then come grow with us!

About the Role (Cultivation Tech II):

The purpose of this position is to lead cultivation team, in conjunction with the Cultivation Director and Manager, through the daily processes related to the cultivation of cannabis. The Cultivation Lead supports leadership initiatives and guides employees through the daily tasks which are vital to the ability to produce the highest quality cannabis. They are also responsible for disseminating information, providing regular supervision of Cultivation Technicians, and status updates to the Management team.

How you'll make a difference (Required duties and responsibilities)

Team Management

• Daily supervision of a team of cultivation technicians.

• Motivates team members in alignment with the corporate values.

• Conducts meetings where tasks (job tickets) are assigned to the grow team and daily business updates are communicated, reporting back to management with a regular cadence on progress.

• Abides by safety policies and procedures. Provides feedback to the Safety Manager on how to improve the safety of the workplace. Completes all safety-related reporting as needed in a timely manner.

• Maintains a clean, safe environment throughout the cultivation area and all shared employee facilities.

Cultivation

• Executes the IPM plan by regularly inspecting each cultivation room to chart progress and identify problems early on and ensures the execution of corrective action(s) and log events. Coordinates with the Director and Manager on any changes that may need to be implemented.

• Implements daily feed and care schedules as directed by Cultivation Management

• Coordinates with the team to ensure consistency and discretion when crop pruning at various stages.

• Accurately maintains reports on all cultivation activities.?

• Coordinates with the Cultivation management team to ensure that propagation activities meet inventory requirements.

• Coordinates and oversees waste destruction events and maintains accurate reporting.

• Conducts routine visual inspection of plants to identify any pests/deficiencies and reporting findings to Cultivation Managers

• Ensure that all cultivation equipment and supplies are on hand and ready for use. Notifies management through approved channels of any maintenance or inventory issues within a timely manner to avoid work stoppages.

• Proper usage, maintenance and storage of all tools and equipment, including but not limited to: shop vacuums, pumps, hoses, carts, scissors, loppers, stools, gloves, rags, etc.

• Monitors and documents daily: temperatures, humidity levels, pH, and any other metrics identified by the Cultivation Management team.

• Ensures that all metrics are recorded accurately and within a timely fashion. This includes, but is not limited to nutrients, cloning, repotting, records of reservoirs, equipment and other crop related logs assigned by management.

• Participates in regular audits.

Technical Duties

• Capable of identifying plant health issues related to feed/fertilizers to management and executes corrective action(s).

• Participates in cultivation planning activities such as calendar layouts, propagation planning, analysis, and any other planning activities deemed necessary for the proper function of the business.

• Assists the management team with the maintenance of the Operations Manual and SOPs.

• Fluent or able to quickly obtain a functional knowledge of all company software platforms.

• Other duties as assigned and required.

Skills to be Successful (minimum qualifications):

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Associate degree in one of the following fields: horticulture, agriculture, biology, chemistry, or another related field preferred.

• Minimum 1 year of experience in horticulture, botany, or related field preferred

• Knowledge of basic computer & office equipment operations (inventory systems, MS Office, etc.)

• Math required for inventory, projections, and measurements.

• Ability to read, understand, and abide by all company policies and procedures.

• Verbal and written communication skills in a team environment.

• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, particularly those that govern the cannabis industry is preferred but not required.

• Excellent time-management skills, to effectively plan and prioritize.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Ability to communicate clearly and calmly.