Part-Time Cultivation Technician

HillFire/The Landing Dispensary; Millwood (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

HillFire/The Landing Dispensary is seeking a Part-Time Cultivation Technician to support care of medical marijuana plants through immature, vegetative and flowering stages. You will prune, transplant, water, feed, monitor environment, and label plants with METRC tags under the Cultivation Manager.

Requires high school diploma and 1–3 years in cultivation or horticulture. Must be a team player with good communication, able to follow SOPs and state regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• 1–3 years of experience in commercial cultivation or landscaping.
• Energetic team player who takes direction and learns new skills.
• Basic knowledge of plant structure preferred.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Implement cultivation practices as indicated by the Cultivation Manager.
• Maintain health of plants through observation and SOPs.
• Ensure accuracy of plant inventory, including strain names and METRC tagging.
• Perform plant maintenance, feedings, irrigation, and IPM per schedule.
• Sanitize tools and production areas to maintain sanitary practices.
• Assist with inspections and audits as needed.
• Cross-train between post-harvest and cultivation.

Skills

Team player

Clear communication

Age 18+

Willing to learn

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Employee Type Part-Time

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Description

Summary

The Cultivation Technician reports directly to the Cultivation Manager and is responsible for the care of medical marijuana plants during the immature, vegetative, and flowering stages. The Cultivation Technician will execute operations pertaining to plant care such as pruning, transplanting and up-potting, watering, feeding, ensuring environmental control, and inspecting plants for signs of deficiency or infestation, as well as labeling and tracking plants using METRC tags.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement cultivation practices as indicated by the Cultivation Manager
• Maintain the health of immature, vegetative and flowering plants through observation and adherence to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Ensure accuracy of plant inventory, including strain names, plant tag numbers, and counts of plants
• Perform plant maintenance, feedings and irrigation events, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) according to a set schedule and SOP, as determined by the Cultivation Director and Cultivation Manager
• E nsure the cultivation facility is kept free of pests, viruses, or other diseases by preventing contamination through proper use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and biological controls established within the cultivation SOPs
• Regularly sanitize tools, equipment, and production areas used in the cultivation facility to ensure sanitary practices
• Abide by high personal hygiene standards
• Apply pesticides in a safe and effective manner, wearing appropriate PPE, and after ample training and instruction from the Cultivation Manager
• Check and record accurate data daily, including but not limited to: pesticide applications, issues found when scouting plants, and any other items required by management
• Observe and immediately address issues with plants, equipment, or environments to the Cultivation Manager
• Break down and set up plant production areas after harvest, including: sweep all work areas, sanitize crop benches and prepare to transplant new crops.
• Implement a mother plant maintenance program with oversight from the Cultivation Manager
• Assist in inspections, whether initiated internally or through a governing entity, using inventory and compliance audits
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness with regard to plant health and traceability, in order to uphold the company’s standard for quality
• Work in a timely manner and strive to increase productivity through coordinated workflow and efficient systems
• Maintain organization and sanitary conditions within the cultivation facility
• Cross training between post-harvest and cultivation tech.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Relevant Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma
• 1-3 years of experience in commercial cultivation or landscaping
• Energetic team player, willing to take direction and learn new skills
• Basic plant structure knowledge preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately
• Must comply with state regulations and guidelines
• Ability to pass a background check required
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Physical Requirements

• Long periods of prolonged standing and sitting
• Long periods of prolonged use of office equipment including computers and phones
• Requires normal range of hearing and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer
• Ability to observe and assess material that deviates from established company standards
• Some crouching or holding uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time; repetitive motions
• Requires bending and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Similar to a busy manufacturing facility or warehouse
• Occasional exposure to loud trim machines (ear protection provided) and extremely bright lights (eye protection provided)
• Occasional weekend or extended hours may be necessary during certain phases of plant production
• Constant interaction with internal and external stakeholders

Hillfire is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.