Cultivation Flower/Veg Technician

Summary

This position provides accountability for plant activities and operations of the Cultivation Department while abiding by all applicable policies, procedures, and operational guidelines. This position is generally responsible for the day-to-day duties needed to maintain our perpetual cycle for plant production. This includes, but is not limited to plant maintenance, training, cloning, transplanting, plant inventory tracking both pre/post-harvest and inventory scheduling to manage production needs.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement good agricultural practices (GAPs) and follow all GMPs and Facility Rules
• Keep good records and follow good documentation practices (GDPs)
• Understand Veg Room SOPs and changes to Policy
• Understand Flower Room SOPs and changes to Policy
• Monitor and maintain environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, and light levels in grow rooms
• Assist in all plant care from maintaining mother stock to harvest, including automated and hand watering, propagation, transplanting, pruning, topping, defoliating, trellising, and harvesting
• Typical daily work tasks required include (but not limited to): pruning, transplanting/moving plants, harvesting, cloning, hand watering, cleaning, IPM tasks, inventory management, etc.
• Monitoring of environmental conditions including, but not limited to, temperature, humidity, CO2 levels, VPD, W/M2, etc.
• Prepare and mix nutrients and apply fertilizers, pesticides, and other treatments as needed
• Distribute biological control agents (BCAs) as needed
• Scout grow rooms for pests/diseases/anomalies and report to management
• Operate and maintain cultivation systems/equipment
• Stock cultivation supplies as needed
• Clean, sanitize, and setup all grow rooms
• Maintain and ensure proper storage and sanitation of all tools and equipment, including but not limited to shop vacs, pumps, hoses, carts, scissors, stools, totes, gloves, rags, and PPE gear
• Conduct trials to evaluate possible improvements to the crop with approval from the cultivation manager
• Perform audits as required
• Perform any other job-related tasks assigned by management

Qualifications

• Previous professional cannabis experience a plus
• Previous agriculture or manufacturing experience preferred but not required
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Ability to pass a national background check per state cannabis regulations
• High School Diploma or GED Certificate required
• Adaptable/flexible and able to work in an ever-changing environment
• Passion for growing plants in a rapidly growing industry
• Ability to work independently and with a team throughout a workday
• Work with Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and Metrc a plus

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity; enough to reach/handle items, work with fingers
• Able to lift up to 50lbs to shoulder height
• Standing for extended periods, up to 8 hours a day

Facility Environment

• Allergen warnings - Potential exposure to dust, pollen, and plant pathogens.
• Exposure to cleaning solvents, such as isopropyl alcohol or bleach
• All jobs require daily use of provided PPE, such as masks, hair nets, beard covers, respirators, boot covers, scrubs, non-slip shoes, and Tyvek suits as necessary
• Exposure to loud noises, including but not limited to air compressors, packaging equipment, and alarms.
• Exposure to CO2 manufacturing procedures at OSHA approved CO2 levels

Boston Cannabis Company is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Holliston, MA 01746 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20