Propagation Technician

Ascend Wellness Holdings (CSE: AAWH.U / OTCQX:AAWH); Franklin (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Wellness Holdings is seeking a Technician - Cultivation Propagation in Franklin, NJ. You will support health, quality, and productivity of cannabis plants during propagation, maintain mother plants, care for clones, and prepare plants for transfer to the next stage. Regular duties include daily plant care, monitoring, and sanitation in a cultivation environment.

Shift: Tuesday - Saturday 6:15am - 2:30pm. Pay: $20.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Understand cannabis plant anatomy, physiology, and growth cycles.
• Perform defoliation, pruning, cutting/irrigating clones and staking to optimize light and airflow.
• Defoliation, pruning, trellising, and staking to optimize light, airflow, and bud quality.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cannabis plants during propagation to support bud development and crop quality.
• Apply appropriate nutrient solutions based on growth stage and plant needs.
• Maintain sterile workspaces and tools to prevent contamination and disease transmission.
• Accurately document propagation methods, growth stages, and environmental conditions for compliance.
• Adhere to local, state, and federal cannabis cultivation regulations.
• Execute precise cloning techniques using rooting hormones and established methods.

Skills

Plant biology knowledge

Mother stock maintenance

Canopy management

Plant health maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The Technician - Cultivation Propagation reports directly to the Propagation Cultivation Manager and is responsible for supporting the health, quality, and productivity of cannabis plants during the propagation stage. This hands‑on role is responsible for maintaining mother plants, producing and caring for clones, supporting early plant development, and preparing plants for transfer to the next cultivation phase. The Technician - Cultivation Propagation performs daily plant care, monitoring, and sanitation activities to promote healthy growth while ensuring compliance with company procedures, quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. Work is performed in a cultivation environment with regular exposure to cannabis plants, cannabis‑related odors, pollen, dust, and varying temperatures, humidity levels, and lighting conditions typical of commercial cultivation operations.

SCHEDULE: Tuesday - Saturday 6:15am - 2:30pm

PAY: $20.00

Essential Job Functions

• Plant Biology Knowledge: Understand cannabis plant anatomy, physiology, and growth cycles
• Mother Stock Maintenance: Perform defoliation, pruning, cutting/irrigating clones and staking techniques to optimize light penetration, airflow throughout the propagation cycle
• Canopy Management: Perform defoliation, pruning, trellising, and staking techniques to optimize light penetration, airflow, and bud quality throughout the flowering cycle
• Plant Health Maintenance: Monitor cannabis plants during the propagation stage to support optimal bud development, plant vitality, and overall crop quality

Other Job Responsibilities

• 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
• Cloning Techniques: Execute precise cutting and propagation practices using rooting hormones and established cloning methods to propagate new plants
• Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a State Registered Agent Card
• Must have high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Comfortable working in environments with high humidity, strong plant odors, and fluctuating temperatures
• Ability to work safely at elevated heights, including climbing ladders and using hand tools as needed
• Willingness to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and to follow sanitation and safety standards

Preferred Job Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in commercial cultivation or commensurate experience
• Strong knowledge of plant biology and flowering cycles
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to take initiative and exercise sound judgment

Physical Requirements

• Sitting

Occasionally

• Lifting
• Standing

Continuously

10 lbs. or less

Occasionally

• Walking

Continuously

11 to 25 lbs.

Frequently

• Bending Over

Continuously

26 to 50 lbs.

Occasionally

• Crawling

Occasionally

51 to 75 lbs.

Not Applicable

• Climbing

Occasionally

76 to 100 lbs.

Not Applicable

• Reaching Overhead

Frequently

Over 100 lbs.

Not Applicable

• Crouching

Frequently

• Carrying
• Kneeling

Frequently

10 lbs. or less

Continuously

• Balancing

Occasionally

11 to 25 lbs.

Frequently

• Pushing or pulling

Frequently

26 to 50 lbs.

Occasionally

• Talking

Continuously

51 to 75 lbs.

Not Applicable

• Repetitive use of hands/arms

Continuously

76 to 100 lbs.

Not Applicable

• Repetitive use of legs

Continuously

Over 100 lbs.

Not Applicable

• Grasping

Continuously

• Hearing

Continuously

• Eye/Hand Coordination

Continuously

• Visual Acuity

Continuously

• Fine Manipulation

Frequently

• Subject to Noise

Continuously

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 patients’ 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.

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