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Cultivation Associate
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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.
$34,029 / year median in New York
+14% projected growth
Job Description
- $20 USD per hour Required Skills
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Ability to follow written SOPs and verbal directions precisely and reliably
- Experience or demonstrable aptitude for basic horticultural tasks (watering, transplanting, pruning, defoliation)
- Strong attention to detail for plant health monitoring, recordkeeping, and quality control
- Comfortable performing physical labor: standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs for extended shifts
- Ability to work outdoors and in greenhouse/grow-room conditions with changing temperatures and humidity
- Reliable attendance, punctuality, and ability to work a flexible schedule during peak production periods (including early mornings and occasional weekends)
- Good communication and teamwork skills; ability to take feedback and work collaboratively in a small crew
- Basic tool and equipment care skills and commitment to sanitation and workplace safety
- Willingness to pass any required background checks and pre-employment screenings Desired Skills
- Previous cultivation experience in sun-grown or outdoor cannabis, hemp, or other specialty crops
- Familiarity with integrated pest management (IPM) practices and biological controls
- Experience with post-harvest processes: drying, curing, trimming, and basic packaging
- Knowledge of state cannabis compliance and seed-to-sale inventory systems (e.g., METRC or similar)
- Coursework or degree in horticulture, plant science, agronomy, or related field
- Experience operating small farm equipment (pumps, mixers, dehumidifiers) and basic maintenance skills
- Passion for sustainable and organic growing practices, soil health, and regenerative agriculture
- Previous experience in a small, fast-paced team environment with multi-task responsibilities About High Falls Canna Located 90 miles north of NYC in the Hudson Valley not far from the town of New Paltz, High Falls Canna & High Falls Hemp grow cannabis in the sun and develop modern wellness and adult use products Our Hudson Valley Sun Grown cannabis lives in a field open to sunlight from daybreak to sunset, because we believe in the full spectrum of sunlight in developing the natural powers of cannabis flower.