What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cultivation Technician II position at Acreage?
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Canopy USA is now positioned to consolidate operations across its three business units – Wana, Jetty, and Acreage – realizing synergies, cost savings, and supporting growth in state-legal markets across the U.S.
Through coverage of key market segments including flower via Superflux, vape and concentrates via Jetty, edibles and beverages via Wana, and retail through The Botanist, Canopy USA is well positioned to accelerate growth with an emphasis on the Midwestern and Northeastern U.S. markets
SUMMARY
The Cultivation Technician II is responsible for the advanced care, maintenance, and monitoring of plants at all growth stages in the facility while supporting cultivation leadership in key operational tasks. This role involves mentorship of Level 1 Technicians, contributing to compliance oversight, and maintaining the highest standards of facility operations. The position offers a collaborative work environment with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, holidays, pet insurance, and other paid leaves of absence.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
o Plant Care and Advanced Cultivation:
o Execute and oversee daily feeding and care schedules, identifying and addressing inconsistencies or issues promptly.
o Lead by example in pruning and repotting crops, ensuring uniformity, accuracy, and adherence to best practices.
o Proactively monitor plants for pests, deficiencies, or irregularities and implement corrective measures in collaboration with the Cultivation leadership team.
o Provide harvest and post-harvest support including harvesting, and the dry, cure, and trim processes as needed.
· Administrative Tasks and Inventory:
o Maintain detailed and accurate records of nutrient mixes, equipment maintenance, and crop-related activities while ensuring timely updates to leadership.
o Assist Cultivation leadership in planning and coordinating inventory audits, reconciling discrepancies, and optimizing resource allocation.
o Serve as a liaison to the inventory and fulfillment department, ensuring seamless plant tracking and compliance with seed-to-sale requirements.
o Facility and Equipment:
o Proactively monitor the maintenance and cleaning of all cultivation department equipment and tools, including lights, reflectors, mixing tools, application tools, and ventilation equipment.
o Perform daily periodic housekeeping tasks such as sweeping, spot mopping, sanitizing surfaces, reorganizing stock, and maintaining an organized workspace as directed by cultivation leadership.
o Wet clean cultivation space for room flips and dry clean the area as needed to support the business.
o Support Cultivation Technicians with proper calibration, operation, cleaning, and storage of critical tools, including pH, EC, and PPM meters.
o Proactively identify facility or equipment issues and escalate recommendations for repair or replacement to Cultivation leadership.
o Department and Regulatory Compliance:
o Serve as a role model for adherence to health, safety, and operational standards, ensuring proper handling of fertigation systems, environmental controls, and water distribution systems.
o Monitor compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements, offering corrective guidance to Cultivation Techncians as needed.
o Support leadership in preparing for audits or inspections by ensuring all compliance documentation and facility conditions meet standards.
o Team Mentorship and Leadership
o Act as a mentor to Cultivation Technicians, providing guidance, support, and training to promote skill development, and consistency.
o Assist in the onboarding and guidance of new team members, ensuring they understand processes, expectations, and compliance standards.
· Perform additional responsibilities and other duties as assigned to support the overall success of the cultivation team and company objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
o High school diploma or equivalent – required
o Minimum of 2 years of experience in horticulture, botany, or a related field – required
Key Attributes:
o Exceptional attention to detail, with advanced organizational and time management skills.
o Proven ability to lead by example and work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines.
o Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to coach and guide colleagues.
o Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and fostering a positive, team-oriented environment.
Additional Qualifications
o Must be 21 years of age or older
o Ability to pass state mandated background check(s)
Computers and Technology
o Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
o Skilled in navigating and accurately utilizing the company’s seed-to-sale tracking software (where applicable).
SCHEDULE
Available to work [daily schedule], with flexibility for mandatory overtime as required to meet business needs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Manufacturing environment that requires extended time standing, walking, bending and reaching. The ability to carry up to 50lbs for up to 100ft may be required. Occasional extended and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects. Ability to work in humid and often pollinated environments.
ACREAGE HOLDINGS CODE OF CONDUCT
All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in the Code of Conduct.
CHANGES TO THIS JOB DESCRIPTION
The Company may amend this job description in whole or part, at any time, without notice based on business needs.
Perks & Benefits:
- Full suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 401 (k)
- Paid Time Off
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee life insurance and supplemental life
- Spouse and child life and AD&D
- Pet insurance
- FSA and HSA available
*Based on eligibility.
Schedule:
- Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
**Subject to change as business needs.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Manufacturing environment that requires extended time standing, walking, bending and reaching. The ability to carry up to 50lbs for up to a distance of 100ft may be required. Occasional extended and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects. Ability to work in a humid and pollinated environment.
E-Verify Participation Notice
This Employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
What is E-Verify? E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from and employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.
Code of Conduct:
All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in the Code of Conduct.
The Botanist is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status. We appreciate your interest in The Botanist. If you need assistance with completing an online application due to a disability, please send a request to hrteam@acreageholdings.com. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Request” in the subject line.
