Summary of the

Role:

Responsible for overseeing cannabis cultivation operations, from seed to harvest. Ensure optimal growth, health, and quality of Maitri cannabis plants while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Programming and management of automated greenhouse irrigation systemsConducting general flowering room maintenance and systems checklistsMonitoring and maintaining drip irrigation systemsProgramming and management of Program Logic Control systemsOperating an auto transplanter.

Cleaning rooms, trays weekly, irrigation drip lines and systemsOperating conveyor systems, scales, industrial shredders and other cultivation equipmentMoving and mixing soil by hand or with bale breakers and a potting system.

Aiding in the harvest as needed.

Aiding in other departments where labor is needed.

Maintaining a clean working environment.

Working on scaffolding and ladders as well as tight spaces low and off the floor.

Collecting of environmental data and adjusting controlled environments for optimum plant healthManaging and reporting on plant health, soil moisture and environmental metricsManaging Crop steering and air flowMonitoring health of beneficial insectsManaging the integrated pest management (IPM) and quality control team.

Applying biological pest control such as beneficial insects.

Scouting for pest, pathogens or system abnormalities.

Coordinating with facilities manager on monthly facility health reports.

Working with the logistics and compliance teams.

Ensuring adherence to SOPs and Department of Health compliance standardsMaintaining inventory in track and trace software (MJ Freeway)Ensuring compliance medical marijuana waste removal.

Application and understanding of medical cannabis regulations and laws.

Coordinating with other processing and extraction departments. Managing a large cultivation teamManaging the repopulation and flower room harvesting.

Managing nursery team and nursery plant health.

Providing direction to staff on canopy managementTraining of staff on cultivation related SOP setsExecuting on direction from Director of Cultivation and Executive TeamProducing quarterly productivity reports.

Enrolling in continuing cultivation education programs provided by the company

Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years of management experienceAbility to be flexible and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentCapable of leading and directing tasks and teamsCapable of training staff on specific cultivation related tasksHigh School diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED)Must be 18 years or older

Either:

5+ years in large-scaled horticulture management and 1+ years cultivating cannabis or 3+ years in cannabis cultivation managementPlant science, horticultural, or botany degree, though extensive formal or informal cultivation experience is also acceptedFormal or informal horticultural cultivation cultivation with any flowering fruit varietiesSkilled with control and business management software

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to work up to 10 hours a day and rotating shiftsFlexible schedule availability including nights, weekends and holidays Ability to lift, push, and pull 75 pounds Able to stand for long periods of timeAbility to work on scaffolding and ladders and in tight spacesAbility to sit, squat, bend, and kneel repetitively throughout a workday Ability to stand for extended periods of time Comfortable being under constant video surveillance Work environments that include exposure to, but not limited to fumes, dust, odors, heights, indoor AC, no AC, motion, and noise. Willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings/weekends/some holidays Management reserves the right to assign other job duties as necessary, with or without notice. Please note this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Maitri Medicinals is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, or because of the liability for service in the armed forces of the United States or the nationality of any individual, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. ? Maitri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Maitri does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.