Cultivation Technician

Ascend Wellness Holdings (CSE: AAWH.U / OTCQX:AAWH); Athol (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Wellness Holdings in Athol, Massachusetts is seeking a Cultivation Technician to maintain the health and vitality of cannabis plants during their flowering and harvest stages. This role involves monitoring plant health, implementing canopy management techniques, and assisting with harvest procedures while ensuring compliance with company protocols.

The ideal candidate must be at least 21, pass a background check, and be comfortable working in environments with high humidity. Join us in providing quality products to satisfy our customers' needs.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Eligible to obtain a Registered Agent Card.
• Comfortable in high humidity and fluctuating temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cannabis plants during the flowering stage.
• Perform defoliation, pruning, and staking techniques.
• Assist in the harvesting of mature plants.
• Report signs of plant stress or diseases.
• Maintain cleanliness of flowering rooms and tools.

Skills

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Summary

The Cultivation Technician is responsible for maintaining the health and vitality of cannabis plants during the Flowering and Harvest stages. This hands‑on role supports optimal plant development through the monitoring of plant health, implementation of canopy management techniques, and the execution of harvest procedures in alignment with company protocols and compliance standards.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.

Other Job Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older and be able to pass a background check.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Registered Agent Card.
• Comfortable working in environments with high humidity, strong plant odors, and fluctuating temperatures.
• Willingness to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and to follow sanitation and safety standards.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and high levels of patience.
• Ability to troubleshoot.
• Team‑oriented mindset and ability to collaborate successfully across departments and roles within both cultivation and operations.

Company Overview

Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor, and provisioning center operator with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. We are committed to improving the quality of our patients’ lives by offering unrivaled quality, consistency, and meticulously curated products that satisfy our customers’ unique, individual needs.

EEO Statement

Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. ("AWH") and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.