Propagation Technician

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Athol (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Wellness Holdings in Athol, MA is seeking a cultivation technician to maintain mother plants, perform cloning, and ensure sanitary practices in the nursery. The role reports to the Cultivation Propagation Lead and supports health and vitality of cannabis stock across early growth stages.

Qualifications include 21+ to pass background checks, a GED or high school diploma, and 6 months to 1 year of cannabis cultivation experience. Base pay is $20/hour with full-time, non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cannabis plant anatomy, physiology, and growth cycles.
• Care for mother plants to ensure health and productivity.
• Ability to perform precise propagation and cloning using rooting hormones.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant health daily and report to Cultivation Lead.
• Apply nutrients appropriate to growth stage and plant needs.
• Maintain sterile workspaces to prevent contamination.
• Accurately document propagation methods and growth conditions for compliance.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal cannabis cultivation regulations.

Skills

Plant biology knowledge

Mother plant maintenance

Cloning techniques

Education

GED or high school diploma

Job description

• Location 134 Chestnut Hill Ave,Athol, MA, 01331,United States
• Base Pay $20.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

This position reports directly to the Cultivation Propagation Lead and is responsible for ensuring the health and vitality of mother plants, managing clones through early growth phases until they are ready to be transferred to the next cultivation area, and maintaining sanitary practices in the nursery.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plant Biology Knowledge - Understand cannabis plant anatomy, physiology, and growth cycles
• Mother Plant Maintenance - Maintain and care for mother plants to ensure optimal health and productivity
• Cloning Techniques - Execute precise cutting and propagation practices using rooting hormones and established cloning methods to propagate new plants

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITES

• Monitoring Plant Health - Observe and assess plant conditions daily for signs of stress, disease, pests, or nutrient deficiencies, and report findings to the Cultivation Lead
• Nutrient Management - Apply appropriate nutrient solutions based on growth stage and plant requirements
• Sanitation Practices - Maintain sterile workspaces and tools to prevent contamination and disease transmission
• Record Keeping - Accurately document propagation methods, growth stages, and environmental conditions for compliance and quality control
• Regulatory Compliance - Adhere to all local, state, and federal cannabis cultivation regulations

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 years of age or older and be able to pass a background check
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) equivalent
• 6 months - 1 year experience in cannabis cultivation or related production environment

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Strong attention to detail, patience and persistence in mother plant care and cloning processes
• Ability to troubleshoot plant health issues and adjust practices to changing environmental or cultivation conditions
• Team oriented mindset and ability to collaborate successfully across cultivation operations

Pay: $20/hour

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor and provisioning center operator with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania. We seek to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis industry through a premium, unmatched customer-focused retail experience. We are looking to build a world-class team that will help carry out our mission of helping to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution. We are committed to improving the quality of our patient's lives by offering unrivaled quality, consistency and meticulously curated products that satisfy our customers unique, individual needs. When it comes to customer service experience, our dispensaries will set a new standard of excellence, emphasizing health and wellness by a highly knowledgeable team. A team that is committed to our values, our people, and our communities; we are looking for people who are inspired by our vision and stay dedicated to our mission as we continuously expand.

EEO STATEMENT

Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. (\"AWH\") and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.