Cultivation Technician

CULTIVATION TECHNICIAN

Full time

Monday – Friday 7am to 4pm

Mandatory weekend overtime possible with short notice

Overview

The Cultivation Technician reports directly to the Cultivation Manager and is responsible for the care of medical marijuana plants during the immature, vegetative, and flowering stages. The Cultivation Technician will execute operations pertaining to plant care such as pruning, transplanting and up-potting, watering, feeding, ensuring environmental control, and inspecting plants for signs of deficiency or infestation, as well as labeling and tracking plants using METRC tags. Compliance and cleanliness will always be the top priority from this position.

If you are someone blazing with passion for being reliable and someone who always rises to the occasion of leadership, come grow your cannabis career with BOLD!

Responsibilities

• Implement cultivation practices as indicated by the Cultivation Manager

• Maintain the health of immature, vegetative and flowering plants through observation and adherence to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Ensure accuracy of plant inventory, including strain names, plant tag numbers, and counts of plants

• Perform plant maintenance, feedings and irrigation events, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) according to a set schedule and SOP, as determined by the Cultivation Director and Cultivation Manager

• Ensure the cultivation facility is kept free of pests, viruses, or other diseases by preventing contamination through proper use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and biological controls established within the cultivation SOPs

• Regularly sanitize tools, equipment, and production areas used in the cultivation facility to ensure sanitary practices

• Abide by high personal hygiene standards

• Apply pesticides in a safe and effective manner, wearing appropriate PPE, and after ample training and instruction from the Cultivation Manager

• Check and record accurate data daily, including but not limited to: pesticide applications, issues found when scouting plants, and any other items required by management

• Observe and immediately address issues with plants, equipment, or environments to the Cultivation Manager

• Break down and set up plant production areas after harvest, including: sweep all work areas, sanitize crop benches and prepare to transplant new crops

• Assist in inspections, whether initiated internally or through a governing entity, using inventory and compliance audits

• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness regarding plant health and traceability, in order to uphold the company’s standard for quality

• Work in a timely manner and strive to increase productivity through coordinated workflow and efficient systems

• Maintain organization and sanitary conditions within the cultivation facility

• Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED

Ability to work independently and interdependently

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Be at least 21 years of age

Ability to work in a diverse environment with people from various cultures, backgrounds, socioeconomic status, etc.

Maintain confidentiality requirements and law

Able to pass a background check

Preferred Qualifications:

6 months or more experience working with Medical Marijuana

1 – 3 years’ experience in commercial cultivation or landscaping

Basic Plant knowledge

Physical Requirements

Long periods of prolonged standing and sitting

Some crouching or holding uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time; repetitive motions

Requires bending and lifting up to 50 pounds

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen (Marijuana EXEMPT). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

BOLD is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone for at (501) 294-4095 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Position is located in Cotton Plant AR. Do you have reliable means of transportation?
• Are you willing and able to work Monday through Friday 7am - 4pm with some weekend overtime?
• Why do you want to work at BOLD cultivation?
• Are you over 21 years of age?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14