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Cultivation Technician/ Assistant Grower MC Davison Factory Detroit, MI Job Details Full-time 10 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Paid sick time Qualifications pH level monitoring Plant fertilization Moving Pruning (plant care) Attention to detail Plant disease identification Irrigation systems Environmental monitoring Transplanting (gardening technique) Materials handling Watering Hand tools Standard operating procedures (SOPs) Fertilizing Crop scouting Full Job Description Overview We are seeking a motivated and experienced Assistant Grower / Cultivation Technician to join our indoor cannabis cultivation team. This is a hands-on cultivation position working under the direction of the Cultivation Manager and management team. The Assistant Grower will help execute established cultivation schedules, procedures, and environmental strategies throughout all stages of plant production. The ideal candidate has practical cannabis cultivation experience, strong attention to detail, a solid work ethic, and the ability to recognize and communicate plant health or environmental issues. This position does not have primary management responsibility for the cultivation operation. The successful candidate will be expected to follow established cultivation protocols and work closely with cultivation leadership to consistently produce high-quality cannabis flower. Responsibilities Perform daily hands-on cultivation activities including transplanting, pruning, topping, defoliation, trellising, plant training, harvesting, and other plant maintenance. Follow cultivation schedules, SOPs, and instructions established by the Cultivation Manager and management team. Monitor plants for signs of nutrient deficiencies, irrigation problems, pests, diseases, environmental stress, and other abnormalities and promptly report concerns to management. Assist with irrigation and fertigation activities, including monitoring nutrient solution, pH, EC, irrigation events, and plant response. Monitor cultivation room conditions including temperature, humidity, lighting, CO₂, irrigation, and other environmental parameters. Assist with propagation and cloning activities as needed. Participate in integrated pest management (IPM) activities according to established procedures. Assist with harvest activities, including cutting, handling, transporting, and preparing plant material for drying and processing. Maintain clean and sanitary cultivation rooms, equipment, tools, work areas, and plant-contact surfaces. Accurately complete cultivation logs, plant records, checklists, and other required documentation. Identify equipment or environmental issues and promptly communicate them to cultivation management. Properly use and care for cultivation equipment, irrigation components, meters, sprayers, hand tools, and other equipment. Follow all safety, sanitation, security, regulatory, and facility procedures. Assist the Cultivation Manager and other team members with additional cultivation duties as needed. Requirements Previous hands-on experience in commercial cannabis cultivation is strongly preferred. Knowledge of cannabis plant growth and the vegetative and flowering stages. Experience with common cultivation tasks such as pruning, defoliation, trellising, transplanting, cloning, harvesting, and plant maintenance. Familiarity with irrigation and fertigation systems and basic understanding of pH, EC, nutrients, and plant water requirements. Ability to recognize common cannabis pests, diseases, nutrient deficiencies, and signs of plant stress. Familiarity with indoor cultivation environmental factors including temperature, humidity, VPD, lighting, airflow, and CO₂ is preferred. Experience with rockwool, coco, or other commercial cultivation media is preferred. Ability to accurately follow cultivation schedules, SOPs, and instructions from management. Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently complete repetitive cultivation tasks. Ability to work effectively as part of a cultivation team and communicate problems or abnormalities promptly. Ability to stand and perform physical work for extended periods and safely lift and move cultivation materials and equipment. Comfortable working in indoor cultivation environments that may be warm, humid, wet, or exposed to fertilizers and agricultural products. Dependable attendance, punctuality, and willingness to work according to the cultivation and harvest schedule. What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who enjoys hands-on plant work and takes pride in maintaining a healthy, consistent crop. This position is ideal for an experienced cultivation worker who wants to develop their skills while working closely with an established cultivation management team. The right candidate will be dependable, observant, willing to learn, and able to follow established cultivation procedures while communicating problems and opportunities for improvement to management.

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Professional development assistance Profit sharing Vision insurance Application Question(s): Approximately how large was the largest cultivation operation you worked in? Please provide number of rooms, approximate plant count or canopy square footage if known. Are you comfortable following a cultivation manager's written schedules and SOPs for irrigation, plant work, IPM, sanitation, and harvest without making unauthorized changes? This is a hands-on cultivation position and involves standing for long periods, repetitive plant work, lifting, cleaning, and working in warm/humid grow rooms. Are you comfortable with these requirements? Are you currently employed? If selected, when would you be available to start? What hourly pay range are you looking for? please provide a number or a range, refrain from answering (open, negotiable). A number or a range is required to be considered. How many years of hands-on experience do you have working in an indoor commercial cannabis cultivation facility? What grow media have you worked with?

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rockwool, coco coir, soil, living soil, etc. What nutrient or fertigation systems have you worked with? Please briefly describe your experience mixing nutrients, checking EC/pH, irrigation, or working with automated fertigation systems. Which cultivation tasks are you comfortable performing independently?

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transplanting, pruning, topping, defoliation, trellising, cloning, irrigation checks, harvesting, room cleaning/sanitation, and plant waste handling. How comfortable are you identifying common plant problems?

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over/underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, nutrient burn, pests, powdery mildew, root problems, or environmental stress. What pests or plant diseases have you dealt with in a cannabis facility, and what was your role in addressing them? Have you worked in flower rooms with environmental controls such as temperature, humidity, VPD, CO₂, and PPFD? If so, briefly describe your experience.

Work Location:

In person