Cultivation Technician

Essential Employment Services; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment Services is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Cultivation Technician in Trenton, New Jersey. This role involves various day-to-day cultivation activities to ensure the growth and quality of cannabis plants. The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail and a passion for superior cannabis production.

No prior experience is required, making this an excellent opportunity for entry-level applicants. Responsibilities include monitoring plant health, operating cultivation equipment, and complying with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including standing, bending, and lifting heavy objects (up to 50 lbs).
• Willingness to work in compliance with strict security and regulatory requirements.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular tasks to maintain the health and vitality of cannabis plants.
• Monitor and adjust environmental conditions to optimize plant growth.
• Operate and maintain cultivation equipment such as irrigation systems and lighting systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

What You’ll Do

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Cultivation Technician for our cannabis cultivation facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day‑to‑day cultivation activities to ensure the growth and development of high‑quality cannabis plants. The ideal candidate should possess excellent attention to detail, and have a passion for producing superior cannabis products. No experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform regular tasks to maintain the health and vitality of cannabis plants, including watering, pruning, harvesting, and transplanting.
• Monitor and adjust environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, lighting, and CO2 levels to optimize plant growth and yield.
• Execute plant nutrition feeding schedules according to established guidelines and ensure proper pest and disease control practices are implemented.
• Operate and maintain cultivation equipment such as irrigation systems, lighting systems, environmental control systems, and nutrient mixing stations.
• Maintain accurate records of all cultivation activities, including plant inventory, nutrient applications, and environmental conditions.
• Assist with monitoring and maintaining the facility’s cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Identify and troubleshoot plant health issues, pests, and diseases, applying appropriate corrective measures.
• Comply with all state and local regulations regarding cannabis cultivation, ensuring compliance with security protocols, and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.

Education & Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including standing, bending, and lifting heavy objects (up to 50 lbs).
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills to maintain accurate records and inventory management.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve plant health issues effectively.
• Willingness to work in compliance with strict security and regulatory requirements.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Physical Requirements

• Must have the ability to push, pull, or lift a minimum of 50 pounds if relevant to job duties listed above.
• Must be capable of sitting, squatting, standing, kneeling, bending, or walking throughout the workday.
• Must be capable of working in front of a computer for extended periods of time based on job duties listed above.

Exposure to fertilizer, dusts, odors, high heat, low temperature, high and low humidity, high noise levels, vibrations, water, dry salts, allergens, pollen, dust, plant pathogens, other volatile organic compounds, and other environmental variables.

We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Note: This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by individuals in this role. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove job duties as deemed necessary.