Cultivation Technician

Grow Sciences; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

GrowSciences is seeking a Cultivation Technician to support cannabis plants through the cultivation cycle, with a focus on the vegetative stage. You will perform daily plant care, propagation, transplanting, pruning, irrigation, environmental monitoring, and sanitation in a licensed Arizona facility.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and a willingness to learn, with prior cannabis cultivation or plant-care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous cannabis cultivation, horticulture, agriculture, or plant-care experience preferred but not required.
• Basic understanding of plant health and cannabis growth cycle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily plant care throughout the cultivation cycle with emphasis on vegetative growth.
• Assist with pot filling, transplanting, pruning, training, defoliation, spacing, and table cleaning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Ability to follow instructions

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Cultivation Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Cultivation Technician supports the health, development, and maintenance of cannabis plants throughout the cultivation cycle, with a primary focus on the vegetative stage. This position performs daily plant care, propagation, transplanting, pruning, irrigation, environmental monitoring, and sanitation duties. The Cultivation Technician may also assist other areas of cultivation as operational needs require while following company procedures and Arizona regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform daily plant care throughout the cultivation cycle, with an emphasis on vegetative plant growth and development.
• Assist with pot filling, transplanting, topping, pruning, training, defoliation, plant spacing, and table cleaning reset
• Water and feed plants according to established irrigation and nutrient schedules.
• Monitor plants for signs of stress, nutrient deficiencies, pests, diseases, or other irregularities and promptly report concerns to management.
• Support plant movement and room transitions according to cultivation and production schedules.
• Monitor and document environmental conditions, including temperature, humidity, lighting, and airflow.
• Maintain accurate plant labels, counts, logs, and other required cultivation records.
• Assist the flowering, harvest, and other cultivation teams as operational needs require.
• Clean and sanitize cultivation rooms, tools, equipment, trays, irrigation components, and work areas.
• Assist with integrated pest management activities under the direction of authorized team members.
• Properly record and dispose of plant waste in accordance with company procedures and applicable regulations.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, security, and compliance procedures.
• Work collaboratively with cultivation and production teams to meet quality and production goals.
• Complete additional cultivation-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous cannabis cultivation, horticulture, agriculture, or plant-care experience preferred but not required.
• Basic understanding of plant health and the cannabis growth cycle is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain clean, sanitary, and organized work areas.
• Willingness to assist across different stages and areas of cultivation.
• Must meet all Arizona requirements for employment within a licensed cannabis facility, including obtaining and maintaining a valid Facility Agent Card.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods.
• Must be comfortable working on ladders and on double stack veg racks
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around plants, growing media, nutrients, fertilizers, and approved pest-management products.
• Ability to work in warm, humid, and brightly lit cultivation environments while wearing required personal protective equipment.

The job description defines the general requirements and level of work. It is not a complete list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skill requirements. Other responsibilities may be added, and the job description may be changed at any time.

Specific state regulatory requirements also include verification, confirmation or completion of the following:

• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age; pursuant to A.R.S. §36-2801.10
• Must consent to a criminal background check performed by the Company and/or the Arizona Department of Health Services, pursuant to A.R.S. § 36-2804.01
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of the criminal background check conducted by the Arizona Department of Health Services, pursuant to A.R.S. §36-2804.01 and A.R.S. §36-2801.10
• Valid Arizona State-Issued ID

JOB TYPE: Full-time

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off

GrowSciences is licensed by the State of Arizona to cultivate and process medical marijuana for the purpose of providing medical marijuana to qualifying Arizona patients. Our mission is to cultivate and deliver medical cannabis to registered patients in accordance with the highest standards for product quality, patient and public safety, service, and education, with the purpose of alleviating symptoms of debilitating health conditions that warrant the administration of medical marijuana. GrowSciences provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We value diversity, military service, and law enforcement experience. Compensation is competitive and will be commensurate with experience.