Cultivation Technician - Cannabis Industry

Acreage Holdings; Town of De Witt (NY); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 62,609,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Pet insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

NYCANNA LLC, DBA THE BOTANIST is hiring a Cultivation Technician to contribute to propagation, watering, pruning, trellising, and harvesting activities. The role offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life and disability insurance, PTO, holidays, and pet insurance.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, in a facility-focused environment requiring adherence to SOPs and teamwork to maintain optimal plant growth and product quality.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Proficient verbal and written communication with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain plant health.
• Daily plant maintenance tasks and environmental control.
• Sanitation of cultivation spaces and proper instrument maintenance.
• Work flexible shifts including some nights, weekends, and overtime.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Base Pay $19.00 - $19.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

Why NYCANNA, LLC, DBA THE BOTANIST ?

NYCANNA, LLC, DBA 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: NYCANNA, LLC, DBA THE BOTANIST

Our Culture:

Here at NYCANNA, LLC, DBA THE BOTANIST 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 (job title and summary):

The Cultivation Technician is a union position and is responsible for contributing to all or most aspects of plant production including propagation, watering, pruning, trellising, defoliating, monitoring, and harvesting of plants and associated tasks delegated by management. 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 (required duties and responsibilities):

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain plant health
• Daily and routine plant maintenance tasks
• Maintain environmental conditions for optimal plant growth
• Sanitation and cleaning of all cultivation spaces
• All other activities related to plant production from propagation through harvest
• Ensures all instrumentations/equipment is calibrated and functioning properly by performing regular preventative maintenance.
• Timely contact the manager or lead tech when instruments/equipment is found to be in need of maintenance/repair.
• Ability to work a varying schedule including nights, weekends, and overtime as determined by process demands
• Punctuality – Must arrive on time for each shift and take breaks/ lunch as scheduled
• May help in other departments as needed/Other duties as assigned

Administrative Duties

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Meticulous organizational skills and attention to detail
• Interpret and follow complex, written, verbal and technical instructions
• Must be able to adhere to company SOPs
• Learn complex technical procedures in a timely manner
• Interpret and follow complex, written, verbal and technical instructions
• Must be able to adhere to facility SOPs
• Learn complex technical procedures in a timely manner

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 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
• 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
• FSA and HAS available

*Based on eligibility.

Schedule

• Available to work Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm 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 accommodation 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.
• Repetitive motions and understanding of lab equipment.
• Must wear company-provided lab coats, hair/beard nets, gloves, surgical masks and safety glasses/ goggles/ splash shield, while working in the lab.
• Must adhere to the Syracuse 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.

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.

What is E-Verify? 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 Company values and maintain the standards contained in the Code of Conduct.

NYCANNA LLC 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 NYCANNA LLC.