Cultivation Technician

Torrey Holistics; Sterling (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

The Botanist is seeking a Cultivation Technician to care for cannabis plants across growth stages, following established feeding and care schedules. You will prune, repot, monitor health, and assist with harvest activities while maintaining precise cultivation records.

Applicants should have at least a high school diploma or equivalent and some horticulture experience. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a stable on-site work schedule in a fast-growing state-legal market.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year in horticulture, botany, or related field preferred.
• Basic math, computer skills and agricultural principles required.

Responsibilities

• Care for plants at various growth stages and follow cultivation schedules.
• Prune and repot crops to maintain uniformity and health.
• Conduct routine pest and deficiency inspections and report findings.
• Assist with harvest, post-harvest processes, and record-keeping.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic mathematics

Computer skills

Tools

Seed-to-sale software

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Why The Botanist?

The Botanist is a subsidiary of Canopy USA, LLC, a leading vertically integrated, multi-state operator in the United States cannabis industry. With the transition of Acreage Holdings to Canopy USA, LLC in December 2024, Canopy USA, LLC is now positioned to consolidate operations across its three business units – Wana, Jetty, and Acreage – realizing synergies, cost savings, and supporting growth in state-legal markets across the U.S.

Through coverage of key market segments including flower via Superflux, vape and concentrates via Jetty, edibles and beverages via Wana, and retail through The Botanist, Canopy USA, LLC is well positioned to accelerate growth with an emphasis on the Midwestern and Northeastern U.S. markets. As newly formed Canopy USA, LLC, we are building a stronger, more agile organization that will unlock greater opportunities across the growing US cannabis market.

Who you’ll work for:

The Botanist

Our Culture:

Here at Canopy USA, LLC, we believe in people first. We value our people and encourage continuous opportunities to learn, develop, and grow. We pride ourselves in innovation and passion for the cannabis industry.

We are always looking for motivated people who share our vision to join our team. Think you have what it takes? Then come grow with us!

About the Role: Cultivation Technician

The Cultivation Technician is primarily responsible for the care, maintenance, and monitoring of plants at various growth stages in the facility. Excellent work environment with a full benefit package offered including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, holidays, pet insurance, and other paid leaves of absence.

How you’ll make a difference

Plant Care and Cultivation:

• Diligently follow daily feeding and care schedules as directed by Cultivation leadership.
• Consistently prune and repot crops to maintain uniformity and accuracy.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify and report plant pests or deficiencies.
• Provide harvest and post-harvest support including harvesting, and the dry, cure, and trim processes as needed.

Administrative Tasks:

• Keep accurate records of nutrient mixes, equipment maintenance, and crop-related logs.
• Report plant movements and updates to the inventory and fulfillment department to maintain accurate records.
• Assists with inventory audits and reconciliation for all materials including department supplies, plants, products, equipment, and other tracked items as directed by Cultivation leadership.

Facility and Equipment Maintenance:

• Responsible for maintaining and cleaning all cultivation department equipment and tools, including tables, reflectors, containers, mixing tools, application tools, and ventilation equipment, etc.
• Ensure the proper calibration, operation, cleaning, and storage of pH, EC, and PPM meters.
• Perform daily periodic housekeeping tasks such as sweeping, spot mopping, sanitizing surfaces, reorganizing stock, and maintaining an organized workspace as directed by cultivation leadership.
• Wet clean cultivation space for room flips and dry clean the area as needed to support the business.
• Properly dispose of waste materials at the end of each day.

Department and Regulatory Compliance:

• Comply with all health and safety standards of operation of equipment, fertigation systems, environmental controls, water distribution system, etc.
• Complete all required training on cultivation SOPs and practice under the informed direction of cultivation leadership.

Additional Duties

Perform other duties as assigned by leadership to support the needs of the business.

Skills to be Successful:

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent – required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in horticulture, botany, or a related field – required
• Knowledge of basic mathematics, computer skills, and agricultural principles – required

Key Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage time effectively.
• Demonstrated reliability, honesty, and confidentiality.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary focus and attention to detail.?
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Additional Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Ability to pass state mandated background check(s)

Computers and Technology

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to learn, navigate and accurately utilize the company’s seed-to-sale tracking software (where applicable).

Perks & Benefits:

• Full suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401 (k)
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee life insurance and supplemental life
• Spouse and child life and ADD&D
• Pet insurance
• FSA and HSA available
• *Based on eligibility.

Schedule

Available to work Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm ET, with flexibility for mandatory overtime as required to meet business needs ****Subject to change as business needs.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to work quickly but efficiently, while maintaining the integrity of the product.

Light to moderate lifting of up to 50 lbs; heavier weights with assistance.

Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.

Must adhere to facility general hygiene requirements.

Capacity to stay focused on the task at hand.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to confirm or be interpreted as a comprehensive summary of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

E-Verify Participation Notice

This Employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from and employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

Code of Conduct

All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in the Code of Conduct.

The Botanist is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status. We appreciate your interest in The Botanist.