Cultivation Technician Austin, Texas, United States

Parallel; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

401k enrollment

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Parallel is seeking Cultivation Technicians for its Austin facility. You will support plant care, propagation, harvesting, sanitation, and regulatory compliance in a growing cannabis cultivation environment. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience on a new team under the Goodblend operations in Texas.

You will work with a hands-on team, follow detailed instructions, and contribute to data collection and process improvements while adhering to safety and seed-to-sale regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Follow detailed instructions and work independently when required.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to measure, calculate and record data accurately.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Support daily cultivation activities across all plant life stages.
• Assist with transplanting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, and IPM practices.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in cultivation areas and equipment.
• Safely operate cultivation equipment and systems.
• Participate in R&D trials and document observations.
• Harvest, trim, and weigh crops while maintaining strain integrity.
• Monitor drying rooms and production metrics.
• Assist with inventory movements and waste tracking.

Skills

Plant care

Propagation

Harvesting

IPM (Integrated Pest Management)

Data recording

Regulatory compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Austin, TX

Grow Your Career with Parallel

Are you passionate about plants, agriculture, and being part of a fast-growing industry? Parallel is looking for motivated, hardworking individuals to join our cultivation facility in Austin as Cultivation Technicians. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new team from the ground up while contributing to the production of high-quality cannabis products.

At Parallel, we are pioneering a new paradigm of well-being through cannabis. As one of the largest multi-state cannabis companies in the United States, we operate across Florida (Surterra Wellness), Massachusetts (NETA), and Texas (Goodblend). If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy hands-on work, and want to grow with a company that's shaping the future of the industry, we'd love to meet you.

Position Summary

The Cultivation Technician operates under the direction of the cultivation leadership team and plays a key role in supporting all aspects of cultivation operations. This is an entry-level, hands-on position responsible for assisting with plant care, propagation, harvesting, sanitation, research and development activities, and regulatory compliance. Successful candidates are team-oriented, detail-focused, and ready to contribute to a high-performing cultivation environment. This role will be supporting our Goodblend operations in Texas.

What You'll Do

Plant Care & Cultivation Support

• Support daily cultivation activities throughout all stages of the plant lifecycle, including propagation, vegetative growth, flowering, and harvest.
• Assist with transplanting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, and integrated pest management (IPM) practices.
• Help maintain optimal environmental conditions for plant health and productivity.
• Take cuttings from mother plants and assist with cloning and propagation processes.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout cultivation areas, tools, and equipment.
• Safely operate cultivation equipment and systems, including irrigation and trimming equipment.
• Assist with general labor tasks as needed to support facility operations.

Research & Development

• Participate in cultivation trials and experiments designed to improve plant health, yield, and operational efficiency.
• Collect and accurately document cultivation data and observations.
• Support ongoing R&D projects by monitoring plant performance and maintaining detailed records.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and communicate findings to leadership.
• Harvest mature plants according to production schedules and compliance requirements.
• Trim, process, and package cannabis flower while maintaining strain integrity.
• Monitor drying rooms and environmental conditions to support product quality.
• Weigh, record, and track harvest yields and production metrics.
• Assist with inventory management and waste tracking procedures.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of cultivation activities, inventory movements, harvests, and treatments.
• Follow all state regulations, company policies, and seed-to-sale tracking requirements.
• Adhere to workplace safety standards and best cultivation practices.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work independently when required
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to perform measurements, calculations, and accurately record data
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods

Preferred Qualifications

• Six (6) months or more of agricultural, greenhouse, horticulture, nursery, or cultivation experience
• Previous experience working in a regulated production environment
• Passion for plant science and commercial cultivation

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly without assistance
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and reach throughout the workday
• Comfortable working in varying environmental conditions, including heat, humidity, and cooler temperatures
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Ability to climb ladders and work safely around cultivation equipment
• Comfortable working in an environment with exposure to plant materials, pollen, dust, odors, fertilizers, and varying indoor climate conditions

Why Join Parallel?

• Opportunity for career growth within one of the nation's leading cannabis companies
• Benefits and Perks: Employee discount, 401k enrollment, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet Insurance, and more!
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Gain hands-on experience in large-scale commercial cannabis cultivation
• Help shape the future of a rapidly growing industry

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