Cultivation Technician

Savvyherb; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Wellness Holdings is seeking a Cultivation Technician to support flowering and harvest stages, maintaining plant health and vitality. You will implement canopy management techniques, assist with harvests, and ensure operations follow SOPs and safety standards.

The role requires staying vigilant for plant stress, nutrient issues, pests, and diseases, while maintaining clean, compliant growth environments and collaborating with IPM teams to optimize crop quality.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older and 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cannabis plant health during flowering and harvest stages, monitor vigor, and assist with canopy management and harvest procedures.
• Identify signs of plant stress, nutrient deficiencies, pests, or diseases and report to Cultivation Lead or 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 safety, sanitation, and operational procedures; support IPM activities as needed.

Skills

Plant health knowledge

Canopy management

Harvesting procedures

IPM collaboration

PPE compliance

Job description

• The Cultivation Technician at Ascend Wellness Holdings is responsible for maintaining cannabis plant health during the flowering and harvest stages, including monitoring plant vitality, performing canopy management techniques, and assisting with harvest procedures in compliance with company protocols.
• Key duties include identifying plant stress, nutrient deficiencies, pests, or diseases and reporting them, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of growing areas, and supporting Integrated Pest Management (IPM) activities.
• Candidates must be 21 or older, pass a background check, obtain a Registered Agent Card, and be comfortable working in humid environments with PPE while following safety and sanitation standards.
• Ascend Wellness Holdings is a vertically integrated cannabis company focused on premium products, customer wellness, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.

AWH is a U.S. multi-state operator in seven states including Illinois, Michigan, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland.

JOB SUMMARY

The Cultivation Technician is responsible for maintain 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 Maintainenance: 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 seek to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis industry through a premium, unmatched customer-focused retail experience. We are looking to build a world-class team that will help carry out our mission of helping to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution. We are committed to improving the quality of our patient's lives by offering unrivaled quality, consistency and meticulously curated products that satisfy our customers unique, individual needs. When it comes to customer service experience, our dispensaries will set a new standard of excellence, emphasizing health and wellness by a highly knowledgeable team. A team that is committed to our values, our people, and our communities; we are looking for people who are inspired by our vision and stay dedicated to our mission as we continuously expand.

EEO STATEMENT

Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. ("AWH") and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / 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.

If you're passionate about plant medicine and excited by our mission, we'd love to hear your perspective on how we can best meet your needs.