Cultivation Technician

City of Trees Ventures, Inc.; Swanston (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local cannabis cultivation company in California is seeking dependable individuals to assist in the successful cultivation of cannabis plants. Responsibilities include day-to-day plant care, compliance with safety protocols, and data collection for regulatory purposes. Applicants must be able to work in a team environment, and a high school diploma or equivalent is required. Full-time shifts are available, with the necessity to work in a safe cultivation facility.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• Minimum age of 21 years required.
• Background check necessary.
• Fundamental knowledge and ability to be trained in cultivation operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day cultivation of cannabis plants.
• Maintain accurate data collection for METRC and internal databases.
• Follow safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment.
• Aid in plant life cycle tasks including watering, defoliating, cleaning, fertilizing, and transplanting.
• Assist with order fulfillment, drying, curing, and trimming.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of cultivation facilities and equipment.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are looking for hard-working, detail-oriented, dependable individuals with a friendly and collaborative attitude and startup mentality to join our growing team.

Job Responsibilities

• These responsibilities include assisting in the day-to-day procedures that ensure the successful cultivation of cannabis plants, under the guidance of the Cultivation Manager and/or Lead Grower: feeding, pruning, washing, planting, transplanting, flushing, harvesting and handling.
• Follow all Standard Operating Worksheets (SOWs) as they relate to various aspects of our cultivation process and to maintain compliance throughout the facility.
• Maintain the high quality of live and harvested product while paying close attention to detail during the cultivation process.
• Ensure accurate data collection for METRC and internal databases.
• Aide in all aspects of plant life cycle, including but not limited to plant watering, defoliating, cleaning, feeding, fertilizing, and transplanting, as assigned.
• Assist with order fulfillment, drying, curing, and trimming.
• Follow Integrated Pest Management procedures to prevent contamination and ensure overall plant health.
• Perform all assigned duties required to ensure a clean and safe cultivation facility. Responsible for the cleanliness of all cultivation equipment and tools.
• Follow all safety protocols and policies; demonstrate commitment to safety first; communicate safety concerns; promote a safe work environment based on established safety standards and training.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Minimum age of 21 years.
• Background check required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience cultivating cannabis is not required.
• Fundamental knowledge, as well as the ability and interest to be taught and guided in areas related to cultivation and processing operations and procedures.
• Shows self-motivation and the ability to work well with others.
• Ability to listen well and communicate effectively with various audiences, especially with the direct supervisors and other team members.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as company issued face coverings, coveralls, gloves, hair/beard nets, as needed, as this position may be exposed to splash hazards, high temperatures, high humidity, and chemicals. Complete training will be provided upon hiring.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull and balance up to 50 lbs. (100 lbs. with assistance) and must be able to do so with extreme care and caution when working with plants and product.
• Regularly required to perform cleaning, carrying, grasping, lifting, walking, standing, climbing ladders, bending/crouching, stooping, stretching, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time while maintaining focus.

Schedule

• 8-hour shift and PT shifts available.
• Day shift.
• Holidays.
• Monday to Friday.
• Weekend availability.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sacramento, CA 95815: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred).

Work Location: One location