Lead Cannabis Grower

Viridian Staffing; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

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Relocation assistance

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Job summary

Viridian Staffing's client in Maine seeks an experienced Cannabis Lead Grower for a cultivation operation in the Eastern Maine area.

As Lead Grower, you will oversee day-to-day cultivation activities and manage plants from propagation through harvest, monitoring plant health and driving high-quality crop production. You must be able to develop SOPs and troubleshoot cultivation equipment.

Qualifications

• Multiple years of commercial cannabis cultivation experience.
• Ability to independently manage crop from propagation through harvest.
• Experience with hydroponic, aeroponic, or other soilless cultivation methods.
• Familiar with SOP development and equipment troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day cultivation activities and ensure high-quality crop production.
• Monitor plant health and resolve cultivation issues.
• Develop and improve SOPs as operations scale.
• Manage credentials and compliance for a licensed facility as needed.

Skills

Cannabis cultivation

Propagation to harvest

SOP development

Pest management

Irrigation management

Environmental controls

Tools

Hydroponic systems

Aeroponic systems

Job description

Permanent | Viridian Staffing | United States

Job Information

City Portland

State/Province Maine

04101

Job Description

Viridian Staffing's Client is looking for an experienced Cannabis Lead Grower for a cultivation operation in the Eastern Maine area.

Founded in 2013, Viridian Staffing (www.viridianstaffing.com ) is the original, professional staffing, recruiting, and HR consulting firm solely dedicated to organizations in and supporting the commercial, medical, and industrial cannabis / hemp industry.

As the Lead Grower, you will have the opportunity to oversee day-to-day cultivation activities and help drive consistent, high-quality crop production. You will be responsible for managing plants throughout the cultivation lifecycle, monitoring plant health, identifying and resolving cultivation issues, and ensuring established procedures are followed. You'll also get the opportunity to evaluate current cultivation practices and make recommendations for improvements as the operation continues to grow. This is a hands-on role, so you need to be willing/able to handle the entire cultivation process.

You'll bring with you several years of successful commercial cannabis cultivation experience and the ability to independently manage a crop from propagation through harvest. Ideally, you have experience working with hydroponic, aeroponic, or other soilless cultivation methods and have a strong understanding of plant health, irrigation, nutrients, environmental controls, and integrated pest management. You are comfortable developing and improving SOPs and have enough mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot basic cultivation equipment. Most importantly, you are a strong problem solver who takes pride in producing healthy, consistent crops. You must also be eligible to obtain any credentials required to work in a licensed cannabis cultivation facility in the State of Maine.

Viridian Enterprises LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Viridian does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, Marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at recruiting at viridianstaffing.com

Pay Range: $42,000-$52,000/year

Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.
Housing assistance is available