What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vegetation Technician position at Aeriz?
Description
This position will tentatively start on mid-October 2023.
Aeriz is searching for a full-time Vegetation Technician for our state-of-the-art indoor aeroponic cannabis production facility in Riverbank, CA. The successful candidate will possess a passion for horticulture, excellent interpersonal skills, experience leading others, and strong cannabis knowledge with a willingness to continually learn more about the subject.
The Vegetation Technician aids in the production, maintenance, and health of all plants by performing tasks assigned by the veg lead technician in a large-scale facility. The technician is responsible for plant quality, upkeep, and overall efficiency of cultivation operations, including performing all tasks needed throughout the vegetative cycle of the grow to ensure development and evolution of quality products. This role will report directly to the Vegetation Lead Technician and work on-site at our facility in Riverbank, CA.
Responsibilities
- Assist with nursery room maintenance, watering and fertilizing plants, and transplant.
- Perform proper plant maintenance, such as labeling, defoliation, pest, and disease control in main veg areas.
- Perform irrigation tasks as outlined by lead and/or manager.
- Move plants in an orderly and accurate fashion, spacing plants accordingly.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Vegetation Lead Technician.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
- Able to show great verbal communication skills.
- Extended time standing, walking, bending, reaching, stretching, and climbing.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for a distance of 100 feet.
- May require working at heights up to or exceeding 10 feet.
- Close visual focus required.
- This position occasionally requires the extended and repetitive use of hand tools, such as scissors or shears, in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.
- Must be 21 years of age or older and authorized to work in the United States.
- Able to successfully register as an agent in state’s cannabis commission.
- Must adhere to all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Casual dress code
About Aeriz
Aeriz is the largest multistate aeroponic cannabis operator in the United States, committed to growing and producing the cleanest premium cannabis products available. With operations in Arizona, Illinois, and California, Aeriz is proud to serve both medical and recreational consumers nationwide. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a collaborative work environment in an emerging market.
Other than our flagship brands Aeriz, Daze Off, and UpNorth, we also collaborate with reputable brands such as Fig Farms and 93 Boyz.
Other than our flagship brands Aeriz, Daze Off, and UpNorth, we also collaborate with reputable brands such as Fig Farms and 93 Boyz.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
