Cultivation Technician

Texas Original

Bastrop (TX)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 32,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company matching

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Travel Reimbursement

Gym Reimbursement up to $50/month

Job summary

Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation is seeking a Cultivation Technician to support day-to-day operations at our production facility. You will execute tasks across plant life-cycle stages, following SOPs and safety protocols to ensure healthy growth and precise recordkeeping.

This hands-on role requires attention to detail and physical stamina. The position operates seven days a week, totaling 40 hours per week with two consecutive days off.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, Horticulture, or related field or relevant experience.
1–2 years of hands-on experience in commercial cannabis cultivation, propagation, greenhouse, or related agricultural setting.
Ability to follow SOPs and work instructions.
Must be 21 years of age and able to obtain a state-issued TCUP badge.

Responsibilities

Perform daily cultivation activities including seeding, cloning, propagation, irrigation, fertigation, canopy management, pruning, defoliation, trellising, IPM support, and harvest tasks.
Assist with harvest and post-harvest activities including plant take-down, bucking, grinding, drying, curing, and material transfers.
Monitor plant health and report signs of pests, disease, nutrient deficiencies, or environmental stress to supervisors.
Support IPM programs through scouting, sanitation, and approved treatment applications as directed.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of cultivation rooms, greenhouses, equipment, tools, and work areas.
Accurately complete cultivation documentation including plant counts, environmental logs, batch records, and other required records.

Skills

SOP adherence

Attention to detail

Safety protocols

Recordkeeping

IPM experience

Cannabis cultivation experience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy/Plant Science/Horticulture

Tools

Plant tracking software

Greenhouse equipment

Job description

At Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation, our mission is to create the highest quality medicine that changes people’s lives. We stand beside all who believe in safe, legal and effective access to this powerful medicine. As fellow Texans, we see this as our responsibility to take care of our neighbors. Our vision is to transform Texas through the power and the truth of medical cannabis. We work alongside physicians and their patients with current qualifying conditions to supply prescription cannabis that can change lives.

The Cultivation Technician supports day-to-day cultivation operations at Texas Original’s production facility. This roleis responsible forexecuting assigned cultivation tasks across all plant life-cycle stages, including propagation, vegetative growth, flowering, andharvesting. The Cultivation Technician follows established SOPs, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements to ensure healthy plant development,accuraterecordkeeping, and a clean, compliant cultivation environment. This is a hands-on role requiring attention to detail, physical stamina, and a commitment to quality and safety.

This department operates Sunday - Saturday, requiring full week availability.

This position will be 40 hours/week with two scheduled days off back to back.

Essential Functions:

Perform daily cultivation activities including seeding/cloning, propagation, transplanting, irrigation, fertigation, canopy management, pruning, defoliation, trellising, IPM support, and harvest tasksin accordance withSOPs and supervisor direction.
Assistwith harvest and post-harvest activities including plant take-down, bucking, grinding, drying, curing, and material transfers.
Monitor plant health and report signs of pests, disease, nutrient deficiencies, or environmental stress to supervisors.
Support IPM programs through scouting, sanitation, and approved treatment applications as directed.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of cultivation rooms, greenhouses, equipment, tools, and work areas.
Clean and sanitize cultivation equipment, rooms, and surfaces according to established sanitation schedules.
Follow all safety protocols, PPE requirements, fire safety procedures, and regulatory guidelines at all times.
Accurately complete required cultivation documentation including plant counts, environmental logs, batch records, and other required records.
Work collaboratively with the cultivation team to meet daily and weekly production goals.

Additional Responsibilities:

May need to workflexibleschedules as crop planning dictates including weekends or holidays.
Participate in process improvement initiatives as needed.
Assistwith basic equipment setup, teardown, and preventative maintenancetasks.
Support R&D trials or pilot programs under supervision.
Perform other duties as assigned to support cultivation, greenhouse, or facility operations.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, Horticulture, or related field or relevant experience.
1–2 years of hands‑on experience in commercial cannabis cultivation, propagation, greenhouse, or related agricultural setting.
Ability to follow SOPs, work instructions, and verbal directions.
Ability to work independently throughout the dayin accordance withinstructions.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and cleanliness.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Ability to obtain andmaintaina valid state-issuedTCUPbadge.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Familiarity with plant tracking software and standard cultivation tools and equipmenta plus.
Ability to lift 50lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in variable environmental conditions (heat, humidity, PPE).

$20 - $20 an hour

Benefits Package: