Cultivation Technician

Renew Cannabis Co.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) is seeking a Cultivation Technician to maintain health and vitality of cannabis plants during flowering and harvest stages. Responsibilities include monitoring plant health, canopy management, and executing harvest procedures per SOPs.

The role requires working 6:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday, with a pay rate of $19.58/hour. Candidates must be 21+, eligible for a Registered Agent Card, and comfortable in humid, scent-heavy environments.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a Registered Agent Card
• Comfortable with high humidity, strong plant odors, and fluctuating temperatures
• Willingness to wear PPE and follow sanitation and safety standards

Responsibilities

• Monitor cannabis plants during flowering to support bud development and plant vitality
• Perform defoliation, pruning, trellising, and staking to optimize light and bud quality
• Assist with harvesting in accordance with SOPs to preserve product quality
• Identify and report signs of stress, deficiencies, pests, or diseases to Cultivation Lead/IPM
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of flowering rooms, tools, and equipment
• Follow company policies and ensure compliance with cannabis cultivation regulations
• Collaborate with team and support IPM activities as needed

Skills

Plant health monitoring

Canopy management

Harvest procedures

Job description

The Role

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.

Schedule: 6:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Thursday OR Tuesday - Friday

Pay: $19.58/hour

Essential Job Functions

• Plant Health Maintenance: 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
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Registered Agent Card
• Comfortable working 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.

Who We Are

Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor, and retailer with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Our mission is to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution while delivering a premium, customer-focused retail experience. We are committed to building a high-performing team that is passionate about our products, our communities, and creating operational excellence across our growing footprint.

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.

Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

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