Cultivation Technician

Highway Horticulture; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Highway Horticulture in Michigan seeks a hands-on Cultivation Technician to support daily plant care, including pruning, watering, and transplanting. You will participate in harvesting prep, sanitation, and data management within a fast-paced team environment.

The role requires standing for 8 hours, lifting up to 50 lbs, weekend availability, and adherence to all regulations. Growth-friendly, safety-focused culture with continuous improvement expectations.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old with legal authorization to work in Michigan cannabis industry.
• “Ability to sit, stand, kneel and walk for up to 8 hours daily.”
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs repeatedly in a production environment.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to work weekends/holidays.
• Must comply with all legal/company regulations for industry operations.
• Background checks are required for all employees.

Responsibilities

• Pruning, manicuring, and watering plants.
• Transplanting, pre-harvesting, and harvesting preparation for processing.
• General cleaning of production areas (sweep/mop/sanitize).
• Assist daily tasks across reproductive, vegetative, and flowering stages.
• Monitor crop irrigation; calibrate EC and pH sensors.
• Ensure disinfection procedures are followed.
• Communicate plant, machine, and activity updates to leadership.
• Observe crop and equipment under supervision of leadership team.
• Maintain cultivation data and inventory records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Physical stamina

Follow directions

Flexible attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EC sensors

pH sensors

Inventory tracking

Job description

The Cultivation Technician role is key to the health and success of our plants! This is a hands-on role, performing repetitive tasks with a keen eye for detail. The ideal candidate has a passion for the cannabis industry, a positive attitude, as well as the ability to follow direction and receive constructive feedback. This is a team, so being able to work well with others is critical. Attendance and flexibility are also extremely important within this role. This can be a physically demanding position, requiring technicians to work on their feet for an eight-hour shift and lift up to 50 pounds. The plants don't take vacations or days off, so we operate seven days a week, 365 days a year!

Job duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Pruning, manicuring, and watering plants.
• Transplanting, pre-harvesting, and harvesting in preparation for processing.
• General sweeping, mopping, sanitizing of production materials.
• Assist with daily tasks in reproductive, vegetative, and flowering stages.
• Ensure proper crop irrigation by consistently monitoring media saturation and calibrating all EC and pH sensors.
• Monitor and ensure that disinfection procedures are implemented and followed.
• Must be able to clearly convey any information about plants, machines, and activities within the cultivation function.
• Continuous observation of crop and equipment under the direction of the leadership team.
• Inventory/ Cultivation data management

Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to sit, stand, kneel and walk for up to 8 hours a day
• Be able to work in indoor and outdoor environments
• Be able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly
• Have reliable transportation
• Must remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• Be able/willing to work weekends and some holidays
• Be able to work individually as well as with the team
• Background checks are required for all employees in the Michigan cannabis industry