Cultivation Technician

Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc.; Smithfield (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cannabis cultivator is seeking a Cultivation Technician to maintain plant health and support optimal development during the flowering and harvest stages. This role involves hands-on tasks such as monitoring plant health, executing canopy management techniques, and assisting with harvest procedures in compliance with company protocols.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Able to pass a background check.
• Comfortable in high humidity and fluctuating temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cannabis plants during flowering for optimal growth.
• Perform defoliation, pruning, and other canopy management techniques.
• Assist in the efficient harvesting of mature plants.

Skills

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Cultivation Technician is responsible for maintaining the health and vitality of cannabis plants during the Flowering and Harvest stages. This hands-on role supports optimal plant development through monitoring plant health, implementing canopy management techniques, and executing harvest procedures in alignment with company protocols and compliance standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Plant Health Maintenance: Monitor cannabis plants during the flowering stage to support optimal bud development, plant vitality, and overall crop quality.
2. Canopy Management: Perform defoliation, pruning, trellising, and staking techniques to optimize light penetration, airflow, and bud quality throughout the flowering cycle.
3. 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 risks.
• 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 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.
• Willing to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and 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 within cultivation and operations.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor, and provisioning center operator with assets across Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. We aim to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis industry through a premium, customer-focused retail experience. Our mission is to help shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution, improving our patients' lives with high-quality, consistent, and curated products tailored to individual needs. Our dispensaries will set new standards of excellence in customer service, emphasizing health and wellness with a knowledgeable team dedicated to our values, people, and communities. We seek team members inspired by our vision and committed to our mission as we expand.

EEO STATEMENT

Ascend Wellness Holdings, LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers that celebrate diversity and do not discriminate in hiring practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.