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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.
$33,694 / year median in New Jersey
+12% projected growth
Job Description
- Wana, Jetty, and Acreage
- realizing synergies, cost savings, and supporting growth in state-legal markets across the U.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
¨NBSP;Plant Care and Cultivation:
Diligently follow daily feeding and care schedules as directed by Cultivation leadership. Consistently prune and repot crops to maintain uniformity and accuracy. Conduct routine inspections to identify and report plant pests or deficiencies. Provide harvest and post-harvest support including harvesting, and the dry, cure, and trim processes as needed.Administrative Tasks:
Keep accurate records of nutrient mixes, equipment maintenance, and crop-related logs. Report plant movements and updates to the inventory and fulfillment department to maintain accurate records. Assists with inventory audits and reconciliation for all materials including department supplies, plants, products, equipment, and other tracked items as directed by Cultivation leadership.Facility and Equipment Maintenance:
Responsible for maintaining and cleaning all cultivation department equipment and tools, including tables, reflectors, containers, mixing tools, application tools, and ventilation equipment, etc. Ensure the proper calibration, operation, cleaning, and storage of pH, EC, and PPM meters. Perform daily periodic housekeeping tasks such as sweeping, spot mopping, sanitizing surfaces, reorganizing stock, and maintaining an organized workspace as directed by cultivation leadership. Wet clean cultivation space for room flips and dry clean the area as needed to support the business. Properly dispose of waste materials at the end of each day.Department and Regulatory Compliance:
Comply with all health and safety standards of operation of equipment, fertigation systems, environmental controls, water distribution system, etc. Complete all required training on cultivation SOPs and practice under the informed direction of cultivation leadership. Additional Duties Perform other duties as assigned by leadership to support the needs of the business.QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent- required Minimum of 1 year of experience in horticulture, botany, or a related field
- required Knowledge of basic mathematics, computer skills, and agricultural principles
- required