Cultivator I

Renew Cannabis Co.; Illinois; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Justice Grown in Illinois is seeking a Cultivation Technician to support daily cannabis cultivation operations from cloning to cure. The role focuses on plant care, sanitation, inventory tracking, and maintaining compliant cultivation environments to ensure quality and consistency.

You'll assist with cloning, transplanting, harvesting, pest monitoring, and data entry in state-mandated systems, while upholding safety standards and team collaboration in a fast-paced, growth-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Cannabis, cultivation, agricultural, greenhouse, or production experience preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures consistently.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing to a team environment.
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-moving and evolving environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must meet state requirements to obtain cannabis employment eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cloning, transplanting, watering, pruning, trimming, staking, and general plant care
• Support harvesting, drying, curing, and post-harvest processing activities
• Monitor plants for pests, disease, and overall health concerns
• Maintain accurate inventory tracking and data entry within state-mandated systems
• Clean and sanitize cultivation rooms, equipment, tools, and workspaces
• Assist with monitoring cultivation systems including lighting, irrigation, and climate control
• Follow all company policies, safety standards, and state cannabis compliance requirements
• Support team goals and daily operational priorities in a fast-paced cultivation environment
• Maintain a positive attitude and contribute to a strong team culture

Skills

Detail orientation

Team player

Independent work

Repetitive task handling

Adaptability

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Compliance awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Cultivation Technician

Why grow with Justice?

At Justice Grown, we believe great cannabis starts with great people. We’re building a team of hardworking, detail-oriented individuals who take pride in the work they do — from clone to cure. Whether you’re new to cannabis or already have cultivation experience, this is an opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced, team-focused environment where your work directly impacts the quality of the product we provide to patients and customers every day.

Justice offers a collaborative, people-first culture, competitive pay, opportunities for growth, and the chance to work alongside passionate professionals in one of the fastest-growing industries in the country.

Position Summary

The Cultivation Technician is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of cannabis cultivation and production. This role assists with plant care, harvesting, sanitation, inventory tracking, and maintaining cultivation environments in accordance with company procedures and state compliance regulations.

This position plays an important role in ensuring plant health, operational efficiency, and product quality throughout the cultivation cycle.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with cloning, transplanting, watering, pruning, trimming, staking, and general plant care
• Support harvesting, drying, curing, and post-harvest processing activities
• Monitor plants for pests, disease, and overall health concerns
• Maintain accurate inventory tracking and data entry within state-mandated systems
• Clean and sanitize cultivation rooms, equipment, tools, and workspaces
• Assist with monitoring cultivation systems including lighting, irrigation, and climate control
• Follow all company policies, safety standards, and state cannabis compliance requirements
• Support team goals and daily operational priorities in a fast-paced cultivation environment
• Maintain a positive attitude and contribute to a strong team culture

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required
• Cannabis, cultivation, agricultural, greenhouse, or production experience preferred but not required
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures consistently
• Ability to work independently while also contributing to a team environment
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks while maintaining quality and accuracy
• Ability to adapt in a fast-moving and evolving environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license required
• Must meet state requirements to obtain cannabis employment eligibility

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, climb, and lift throughout the shift
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable working in humid environments with exposure to plant materials, dust, and cultivation-related aromas
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed

Why Justice?

Because people matter here.

Eligible full-time team members may receive access to a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, company-paid short-term disability and life insurance, employee assistance programs, and additional voluntary benefit options. Justice also offers opportunities for advancement, ongoing development, and the ability to grow within a people‑first organization focused on culture, accountability, and operational excellence.

EOE

Justice Grown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.