Cultivation Technician

Position Summary

The Cultivation Technician is responsible for performing daily plant-care and cultivation tasks throughout the cannabis production cycle. This position works closely with Cultivation Supervisors and Managers to maintain healthy, high-quality plants while following company SOPs, safety procedures, sanitation standards, and state cannabis regulations.

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced cultivation environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform daily plant care according to established cultivation schedules and SOPs.
• Assist with planting, transplanting, spacing, pruning, training, trellising, defoliation, harvesting, plant moves, and other plant-maintenance activities.
• Follow all IPM procedures and assist with the application and deployment of approved biological controls and pest-management products as directed.
• Maintain clean and organized flower, vegetative, propagation, and work areas.
• Perform routine cleaning and sanitation of rooms, tools, equipment, benches, floors, and work areas.
• Assist with room transitions, plant movement, harvest preparation, and post-harvest cleanup.
• Follow proper PPE, hygiene, and employee-flow procedures to minimize the risk of pest and disease transmission.
• Handle plants and cannabis products carefully to minimize damage, contamination, and product loss.
• Accurately complete required cultivation records, checklists, and production documentation.
• Follow all company SOPs and instructions from Cultivation Supervisors and Managers.
• Maintain a safe work environment and properly use cultivation equipment and PPE.
• Assist other cultivation departments and teams as needed.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in commercial cannabis cultivation, horticulture, agriculture, greenhouse production, or a related field required.
• Basic understanding of plant health, growth, and cultivation practices.
• Ability to identify common signs of plant stress, pests, and disease.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written SOPs.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a repetitive, fast-paced production environment.
• Must be willing to follow strict sanitation and PPE requirements.
• Must comply with all applicable state and local cannabis regulations and facility policies.
• Must meet all applicable age and employment requirements for the cannabis industry.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in greenhouse conditions of high temperature and high humidity.
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and work around plants and cultivation equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Ability to work in warm, humid, and highly controlled cultivation environments.
• Ability to work on your feet for the majority of the shift.

Work Environment

• Indoor commercial cannabis cultivation facility.
• Work may take place in propagation, vegetative, flower, drying, processing, and other production areas.
• Exposure to varying temperatures, humidity levels, plant material, soil/growing media, fertilizers, biological controls, and approved cultivation products.
• Strict sanitation, PPE, and employee-flow procedures are required.

Preferred Qualities

• Dependable and consistent.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Takes direction well and follows procedures.
• Detail-oriented and observant.
• Willing to learn and take on additional responsibilities.
• Works efficiently while maintaining quality standards.
• Communicates problems promptly with supervisors.
• Takes pride in maintaining clean, organized work areas.

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

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

Experience:

• cultivation or related field: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Warren, MI 48089 (Required)

Work Location: In person