What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cultivation Technician position at AP Management?
Job Summary
The Cultivation Technician is a key role in All Pro Farms cultivation facility. The goal of this position is to support the cultivation process of All Pro Farms cannabis products with the utmost care via advanced cultivation methodologies, detailed record keeping and maintaining an organized and pathogen free workspace. The position requires a self-motivated individual with attention to detail and strong communication skills. This position will report to the Cultivation Manager.
Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with all Local, State and Federal Regulations
- Ensure the cultivation facility maintains full compliance with Colorado Marijuana regulations
- The Cultivation Specialist is responsible for adhering to workplace compliance within all
current State and Federal regulations, Health & Safety regulations and All Pro Farms
Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
- Retention of records including but not limited to; pesticide application logs, waste
destruction, plant inventory tracking and product labels/SDS
Cultivation:
- Tend to clones, vegetative and flowering plants including feeding, transplanting,
pruning, topping, skirting, trellising, plant training, and any other care required
- Report any issues occurring with seedlings, clones, flowering/vegetative/mother plants,
their health, cycle, scheduling of transplants
- Assist in harvesting, drying, curing and packaging of cannabis as directed
- Execute IPM processes as directed by Cultivation Manager
- Update production logs (checklist, IPM, maintenance, etc.) daily under guidance of the
Cultivation Manager
- Cross train and provide support to new employees
Maintenance:
- Clean all work areas and production rooms, including but not limited to; cleaning tools,
equipment and processing areas
- Maintain production rooms in good working condition including and not limited to
helping with waste removal, destroying plants and root balls, janitorial activities, etc.
- Assisting with receiving/shipping product orders and supplies
Work Environment:
- Working hours will be spent in the cultivation facility
- Repetitive use of hands and arms
- Moderate physical activity such as walking and lifting is required on a daily basis (able
to lift at least 50 pounds, able to stand for long periods of time, able to bend, push, pull
and reach)
- Working environment of 18 to 30 degrees Celsius, will be exposed to noise, odors,
cannabis irritants
- Safety gear and PPE, such as sunglasses, gloves, goggles, masks, ear protection and
safety footwear must be worn on a regular basis
Required Personal Characteristics:
- Able to work in a fast-paced work environment
- Continually exhibit honesty and integrity
- Punctual and reliable
- Self-Motivated
- Communicate effectively and efficiently
- Possess a passion for the cannabis industry
- Hold self and others accountable
- Organized and familiar with basic data collection methods
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Possess physical dexterity necessary to work with small and delicate products (clones,
trimmings)
- Familiarity with commercial agricultural practices & systems including but not limited
to; propagation techniques, pruning techniques, irrigation, identifying signs of
over/underwatering, communicating with proper and standardized terminology
- Familiarity with cannabis anatomy and physiology including but not limited to; needs of
specific growth phases, diagnosing nutritional toxicities/deficiencies, etc.
- Work efficiently, manages time effectively
- Pay close attention to detail
- Able to identify problems or malfunctions with equipment
- Exhibit ability to work cautiously but efficiently
- Possess physical strength and stamina required to stand, sit or walk for long periods of
time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Education, Experience, & Misc Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED is required
- Prior experience with growing cannabis required
- Reliable transportation
All Pro Farms provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22