Grow Technician - Full Time - Hilo Area

Big Island Grown - Selected as one of Hawaii’s Best Places to work in 2024 by Pacific Business News. Big Island Grown, is more than just a company – we are a community of dedicated individuals committed to excellence and positive impact.

Our mission goes beyond excelling in the cannabis patient care and wellness; we are deeply committed to making a meaningful difference in our community. Through our focus on clean craft cannabis and active community engagement, we strive to promote patient health and well-being and the farming prosperity of Hawaii.

Join Our B.I.G. Team: If you are passionate about providing exceptional patient care, contributing to a positive workplace culture, and making a difference in the cannabis industry, we invite you to apply for the Grow Technician position at Big Island Grown, located in the surrounding Hilo area (Pepeekeo and Honomu region).

Position Overview: The Grow Technician plays a crucial role in cultivation's day to day operations. From the vegetation stage through flowering, harvesting, drying, curing the cannabis. This role executes all cultivation protocols including planting schedules, propagation, pruning, cleaning, and harvesting tasks. Attention to detail is extremely important. A successful candidate will embody our company values, maintain high standards of professionalism, and attention to detail and quality will always be the upmost priority.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Champion company values and foster a culture of integrity, transparency, collaboration, and accountability
• Adheres to company mission statement and core values and maintains high ethical standards and professionalism in all interactions
• Ensure compliance with State law, specifically HRS 329-D and Chapter 11-850
• Responsible for the propagation, cloning, pruning, and harvesting cannabis, including the general care and maintenance of plants in all stages
• Maintain health in plants, daily walk through/check (wilted plants, dry, wet, etc)
• Responsible for physically transplant and moving plants within the cultivation facility, as needed
• Responsible for pest preventive measures and pest control; keeping an eye out for pests and implementing corrective actions and pest management techniques when needed
• Follow clean-room cultivation protocols, including maintaining limited access areas within the cultivation facility
• Ensure accurate and compliant tracking and reporting of all cannabis materials and waste
• Responsible for regularly assigned cleaning and maintenance tasks
• Manage cannabis plants and identify problems or deficiencies
• Required to maintain a clean and orderly work environment
• Must have knowledge of growing techniques such as germination, cloning, and flowering, and apply this knowledge on a daily basis
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), take direction, have a strong attention to detail, and daily demonstrate a willingness to work together as a team

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED), preferred.
• Must be 21 years or older, required.
• Experience and/or knowledge of the cannabis industry, preferred.
• Must pass a Department of Health (DOH) background check and maintain clearance, required.
• Basic knowledge of cannabis cultivation techniques; one year experience within the cannabis industry is highly desired
• Firm understanding of HRS 329-D and HAR 11-850; or willingness to gain a firm understanding; and ability to maintain cannabis related knowledge by completing continuing education courses
• Participate with development trainings hosted by the company

The Location and Hours:

Located in the surrounding Hilo area.

Fulltime works hours Monday to Friday (with usual partial days on Fridays)

Why Should You Apply?

• Medical Benefits including dental, vision and pharmacy

• PTO and Paid Holidays

• HMSA 365 Discounts on Acupuncture, Yoga, Chiropractor, Fitness, Financial Consulting, and much more

• Employer's Assistant Program benefits

• Be a part of a fun, dynamic and inspiring team, and a part of a company that is active in the community

Interested?

• This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives through the power of medical cannabis, while also gaining valuable industry experience. If you are passionate about helping others, work excellent in a team setting and have the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18