Cultivation Technician

Livefino; Fort Myers (FL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Livefino in Florida is seeking a Cultivation Technician to assist the Cultivation Lead in all activities and operations of the Cultivation Area. The role requires knowledge of cultivation and a willingness to learn daily, reporting to the Cultivation Lead and Cultivation Manager.

You will help meet production goals, water plants, apply IPM, prune, propagate, transplant, harvest, and maintain records as part of indoor and greenhouse operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in cultivation or production environments.
• Knowledge of cannabis plant biology and cultivation methods.
• Ability to follow SOPs and comply with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support Cultivation Lead and Manager to meet production goals and quality standards.
• Water plants, IPM applications, pruning, cleaning grow areas, propagating and transplanting cannabis.
• Record keeping, data entry and inventory control.
• Assist with harvest, packaging, and coordinating tasks across zones (indoor, greenhouse, IPM, dry/cure).
• Maintain plant health and compliance with GMPs and safety.

Skills

Cannabis cultivation knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture / Agricultural / related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

A Cultivation Technician will assist the Cultivation Lead with all activities and operations of the Cultivation Area. This specialized employee should be knowledgeable and skilled in cultivation, but also willing to learn every day. They will be accountable for specific areas of operation and reports to the Cultivation Lead and Cultivation Manager.

• Responsible for helping the Cultivation Lead and Manager meet production goals and quality expectations
• Watering plants, Applying Foliar Applications for pest and mold maintenance (IPM), Manicuring plants, Cleaning grow areas, Propagating cannabis (Cloning), Transplanting cannabis plants, Moving plants through production, Harvesting plants, and Data Entry
• Communicates with Team Leads and aids in other areas when not working with required daily tasks
• Cultivation areas include; Indoor and Greenhouse Cultivation, IPM, Dry/Cure, Quality Control, Packaging, and Inventory Control
• Maintain plant health throughout the cultivation process
• Maintain good agricultural practices
• Maintain accurate records, inventories, and data as needed
• Interviewing, selecting staff, training development & performance management
• Appraising employee productivity and efficiency & recommending pay adjustment
• Perform other tasks as required

Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not constructed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in the job. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

The Company is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment. Please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation during any part of the recruitment process.

• High School Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture, Agricultural, or related field (preferred)
• 3+ years’ experience
• Knowledge of the cannabis plant. (required)
• Experience preferably in horticulture, plant science, manufacturing or business administration and three to five years of experience in related position with an emphasis in an operations production/manufacturing environment.
• Capable of working without supervision.
• Understands compliance regulations and adheres to SOPs for specialized areas.
• Competent computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Must be able to pass a Level II background check
• Must be 21+ years of age