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Cultivation Technician
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What they do
A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
$36,968 / year median in Massachusetts
+20% projected growth
Job Description
- The Cultivation Technician is responsible for assisting cultivation management in the day-to-day functions of the cultivation production areas, including propagation, cultivation, cure, and harvest.
Plant Care:
Carry out day-to-day plant care, including cleaning, watering, pruning, harvesting, and trimming. Monitor and maintain plant production and quality control measures in accordance with the State of MA and standards set by Lazy River Products. Ensure plant health by pruning, topping, and analyzing plant health according to company policy, as well as any other tasks required.Facility and Cleaning:
Perform all assigned duties required to ensure a clean and safe cultivation facility. Responsible for the cleanliness of all cultivation equipment and tools, including light reflectors, containers, mixing tools, application tools, and ventilation equipment.Safety and Security:
Maintain a continuous state of alertness to ensure the highest standards of safety for fellow employees, products, and the facility.Other Core Responsibilities:
Maintain knowledge of all LRP products and services, while adhering to CCC, state, and local laws. Maintain organization and appearance of facility by daily upkeep and light cleaning. Assist in start-of-day and end-of-day procedures. Assist management in product inventory and/or adjustments. Maintain a continuous state of alertness to ensure the highest safety standards for fellow employees, products, and the facility. Maintain accurate and up-to-date knowledge on state and local laws pertaining to adult-use marijuana and dispensing adult-use marijuana. Follows established LRP policies and procedures, contributes to the development of new concepts, policies, and procedures as necessary to perform job duties and tasks. Update any personal information which may be required for contact, payment, benefits, tax purposes, or similar contained in an employee's personnel or state file. Additional duties as assigned. Education, Knowledge and Experience- At least 2 years of cannabis growing/trimming/industry experience preferred. Familiarity with Argus Fertigation experience is a plus. Familiarity with lighting cycles, preferably HPS and CMH lighting. Familiarity with optimal grow room set points (humidity, temperature and CO2). Skills
- Strong multi-tasking, attention to detail and time management skills. Physical Requirement/Work Environment
- Cannabis Cultivation work environment. This job function may include walking or standing for extended periods of time, as well as stooping, bending over, and/or crouching. Ability to perform department activities for up to 8 hours a day. Extended time using hands, sitting, walking, bending, and reaching is possible. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Additional Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age or older and comply with all legal or company regulation requirements for working in the industry.
Schedule :
Sunday- Thursday 8:00 am
- 4:30 pm w/30 min unpaid break 8gHGUlUFud