Cultivation Associate

Position Summary

Coastal Roots is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Cultivation Technician to support day-to-day cannabis cultivation operations at our South Portland facility. This role is hands-on and includes plant care, harvesting, sanitation, data collection, inventory tracking, and supporting the cultivation team in meeting production and quality goals.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine plant and crop maintenance using established cultivation procedures, including cloning, transplanting, pruning, pest management, harvesting, and bucking.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary cultivation environment by cleaning rooms, tools, equipment, and workspaces and properly disposing of cannabis waste.
• Collect and record data related to plant health, soil health, and environmental conditions.
• Meet established productivity and activity expectations.
• Learn, follow, and consistently apply cultivation SOPs, sanitation standards, and safety procedures.
• Complete assigned cultivation tasks safely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records, including inventory documentation, data entry, and seed-to-sale tracking.
• Support inventory and compliance requirements related to cannabis plants and products.
• Work collaboratively with other Cultivation team members to meet production, quality, and operational goals.
• Monitor work areas and communicate plant health, environmental, pest, or operational concerns to management.
• Use standard office equipment, technology, and software as needed.
• Perform other cultivation-related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Previous cannabis cultivation, horticulture, agriculture, or similar hands-on experience preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed SOPs and maintain accurate records.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and sanitation.
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
• Comfortable performing repetitive, physical, and hands-on work.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to use basic technology and data-entry systems.
• Must meet all requirements for employment within Maine's regulated cannabis industry.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discount

Commute

Ability to commute:
South Portland, ME 04106 .

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person