Cultivation Technician I

Jobtailor; Adel (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Adel, IA is seeking a Cultivation Technician I to support the flower department with daily plant maintenance and sanitation, under supervision.

Ideal candidates show teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced grow room, with a High School Diploma and willingness to pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Effective communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Punctual.
• Cultivation experience preferred.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age (or a minimum of 18 years of age in CT, PA and WV).
• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day plant maintenance and sanitation in the Cultivation department.
• Perform manual labor in a fast-paced agricultural setting.
• Follow directions from supervisors and adhere to operational guidelines.
• Assist with netting, trellis installation, plant loading, and emitter usage as directed.
• Keep grow room clean and tools sanitized after use.

Skills

Plant Maintenance

Pruning

Defoliating

Netting

Trellis Installation

Loading Plants

Using Emitters

Sanitizing Tools

Cleaning Grow Room

Manual Labor

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• The Cultivation Technician I provides manual labor to support the operations within the Cultivation department, while abiding by laws, rules, policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
• The Cultivation Technician I position will primarily support the flower department with day‑to‑day plant maintenance tasks and sanitation responsibilities.
• Physical, repetitive agricultural work, follow directions and take instructions from supervisors.
• Repetitive climbing on a ladder or working on an elevated platform.
• Netting and Trellis flower plants.
• Loading plants and placing emitters.
• Tucking and spreading plants as directed.
• Pruning and defoliating plants.
• Proper use of PPE in accordance with company guidelines.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and bag any excess plant material leaving the grow room clean once plant maintenance is completed.
• Clean, sanitize, and store all grow room tools and equipment upon use.
• Perform various manual cross‑department job duties as needed.

Requirements

• Effective communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Punctual.
• Cultivation experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age (or a minimum of 18 years of age in CT, PA and WV).
• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening.

Hard Skills

• Plant Maintenance
• Pruning
• Defoliating
• Netting
• Trellis Installation
• Loading Plants
• Using Emitters
• Sanitizing Tools
• Cleaning Grow Room
• Manual Labor

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Punctuality
• Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma