Cultivation Technician I (7:00am-3:30pm)

Trulieve; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefits package

Job summary

Trulieve is seeking a Cultivation Technician for our Reading, PA site. The role focuses on daily plant maintenance within the Cultivation department and requires strict adherence to safety, sanitation, and policy guidelines.

This on-site position supports the flower department with manual labor, requires teamwork, and attention to detail. A comprehensive benefits package including paid time off is provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years old (18+ in CT, PA and WV).
• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual cultivation tasks in the flower department and assist with plant maintenance and sanitation.
• Assist in veg, mom, and propagation as needed by business requirements.
• Follow directions from supervisors and adhere to PPE guidelines.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Punctual

Cultivation experience preferred

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join Trulieve – Where Passion Meets Purpose

If you're interested in being part of one of the nation's fastest-growing industries, Trulieve may be the perfect place for you. We are proud to be recognized on TIME's America's Best Companies 2026 List, an honor awarded to top-performing U.S. organizations based on employee satisfaction, financial strength, and sustainability transparency. Trulieve was one of only two cannabis companies to receive this distinction.

If you have passion for helping others and want to make a meaningful impact through your work, this may be the role for you. At Trulieve, we strive to bring our patients the relief they need in products they can trust. Our plants are hand-grown in carefully controlled environments designed to minimize unwanted chemicals and pests, keeping the cultivation process as natural as possible every step of the way. To learn more about Trulieve and our mission, please visit www.trulieve.com

Requisition ID: 20736

Remote Work Available

Job Title: Cultivation Technician

Business Unit: Cultivation

Location: Reading, PA

Reports To: Cultivation Site Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Regular Full-time

Position Summary

The Cultivation Technician provide manual labor to support the operations within the Cultivation department, while abiding by laws, rules, policies, procedures, and operational guidelines. The Cultivation Technician position will primarily support the flower department with day-to-day plant maintenance tasks and sanitation responsibilities. In addition, as determined by business need, Cultivation Technician’s may be flexed to provide support in veg, mom, and propagation.

Key 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
• Secondary but essential job functions
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 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
• 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

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to handle organic matter daily, able to wear PPE as appropriate (eye, face, hand, arm, head, foot, body, fall protection), and able to be exposed to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions while wearing PPE (95 degrees or greater)
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 lbs to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet, with or without mechanical assistance
• Must be able to work seated/standing as appropriate at workstations for extended periods, maintain body equilibrium while climbing ladders, stairways, stooping, kneeling, crouching, repetitive movements and reaching, and use hands/fingers to hold, grasp, turn, pick, pinch frequently/constantly to complete tasks
• At times, the entire shift may be spent standing
• Requires repetitive hand, wrist, finger and elbow movement
• Must have visual acuity with/without job aids to perform activities such as reading, viewing a computer terminal, and visual inspection involving small parts/details. Clarity of vision at 20 ft or more in day and night/dark conditions
• Must be able to speak and communicate verbally at conversation levels with co-workers, vendors, etc. (Moderate noise)

Salary will be commensurate with experience. A comprehensive benefits package including paid time off is offered with this position.

Trulieve provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.