Experienced Cannabis Cultivator

* Hiring Bonus! $500 bonus for applicant's who already have a valid, OCP Registry Identification Card /Assistant Caregiver Card! Bonus available after the first 90 days of full time employment

Fast growing, vertically integrated Cannabis company is seeking a motivated, experienced Cannabis Cultivator to join their team of passionate, hard working people!

This is a great opportunity to build a long term career with a company that is committed to providing their employees with a clear path to success in one of the fastest growing industries.

Brigid Farm believes in creating a positive, engaging and inclusive work environment by offering competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for growth and continued learning.

Job Title : Cannabis Cultivator / Cannabis Grower

Cannabis Cultivator, Cannabis Grower, Caregiver Employee

Reports To :

The Cannabis Cultivator will report to and be supervised by the Operations Manager and the General Manager.

Job Overview :

The Cannabis Cultivator will work with the Operations Manager and other Cultivator’s in developing, implementing and managing the plant health and production. The Cannabis Cultivator will be responsible for the daily operations including processes and procedures within; propagation, vegetation, flowering and harvest.

This role will include working independently as well as part of a team and will require someone who will consistently seek to increase their knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities and Duties :

• Monitoring growing conditions
• Inspecting crops for: leaf texture, bloom size, the existence of pests and disease; removing substandard or diseased plants to maintain quality standards.
• Plant monitoring and care during vegetative and flowering phase
• Any other tasks and duties as required by management

Cloning: Cutting, rooting and transplanting; clone care, watering and feeding; clone monitoring and climate control; labeling and inventory.

Watering: Mixing nutrients, ensuring correct feed parameters (pH, ppm, temperature), feed schedule

IMP/Plant Health: Identifying common nutrient deficiencies/toxicities, common pests and disease identification, and the correct treatment.

Plant Maintenance: Correct application of pruning, defoliating, training, topping and any other maintenance to ensure the most productive plants.

Harvesting: Cutting plants, trimming cut plants; removing flowering tops.

Curing: Hanging and dry racking flowers, monitoring curing process and climate control.

Operating and Maintaining Cultivation Systems/ Equipment: Monitoring, calibrating, running and maintaining lighting, irrigation, climate control and other cultivation systems; sanitizing and cleaning growing areas, work spaces and tools.

Requirements:

In order to apply for the Cultivation position, you must be a Maine resident, over the age of 21 and be able to pass a Maine MMMP background check.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Must have extensive knowledge / experience and be able to provide reliable, professional references.
• Must be able to follow SOP’s and comply with all safety regulations.
• An in-depth knowledge of plant strains, plant structure and plant health.
• A working knowledge of growing technologies such as: lights, irrigation, soil and nutrients.
• An acute attention to detail.
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with co-workers and management.
• Strong documentation, inventory and organizational skills.
• The ability to adhere to a tight schedule.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to lift 50lbs unaided.
• Maintain patient privacy as required in MMMP program rules and HIPPA.

Authority :

• A Cannabis Cultivator and Caregiver Employee shall be authorized to conduct all activities of the Caregiver pursuant to MMMP Program Rule 10-144 Code of Maine Rules Chapter 122

Training :

• On the job training will be provided to supplement existing experience

Evaluations :

• Performance evaluations will be done on an annual basis, except new hires. New hires will be evaluated after 90 days, and then annually.

Schedule :

• The schedule for this position varies, weekends and holidays may be included. The shift is 9 hours with one hour as an unpaid break.

Benefits :

• Health, vision and dental benefits are available on the first day of full time employment.
• Earned Paid Time Off is earned at a rate of 1.53 hours per every 40 hours worked for a maximum of 80 hours.
• Continuing Education Program for qualified individuals
• Employee discount up to 50%
• Medicinal Marijuana cards and renewals are paid for by the company

Compensation :

• Starting pay for this position will range from $16 per hour to $18 per hour based on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

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

Application Question(s):

• Are you a Maine resident as required by the state?
• Are you over the age of 21 as required by the state?
• You acknowledge that you will be required to pass a background check as required by the state.
• Do you already have your ME Office Of Cannabis Policy Assistant Caregiver Card or Registry Identification Card?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $22