What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cultivation Technician I position at Connected Cannabis Co.?

About Us

Connected International, Inc. (Connected Cannabis Co.) is a leading vertically integrated cannabis company based in Sacramento and operating in California, Arizona, and Florida. With over 11 years experience, Connected specializes in breeding, growing, manufacturing, and distributing top-shelf cannabis through its state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary genetics.

With over 250 employees across the United States, Connected maintains a strong presence in the industry across multiple markets. The company has recently expanded into Arizona and Florida with ambitious national expansion plans underway. Connected's mission has always been to breed, grow, and sell the best cannabis in the world, setting high standards for its products, people, and partners wherever we go.

About the Job

The Cultivation Technician performs labor to assist in the upkeep, stocking, and fulfillment of growing cannabis, including, but not limited to; watering, feeding, flushing, pruning, washing, cloning, transplanting, harvesting, and facility maintenance under the supervision of the Cultivation General Manager. Attention to detail is extremely important.

What You Will Do

Perform all tasks in the indoor harvest grow
Mother plant maintenance, cloning, transplanting, nutrients and pH management, water management, positive airflow, temperature and humidity control, pest and disease control, IPM program implementation, plant transfer from veg to flowering.
Manage plant scheduling and organization to precisely project all plant needs on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to produce the best results for maximum plant yield.
Cataloguing and maintaining organization of plants, tags, and pruning biomass
Knowledge of pest and disease control management a plus.
Maintain and follow the cultivation department policies and procedures.
Wash and sanitize all equipment. Scout all equipment, ensuring all tools are free of pests, viruses or disease.
Must be able to adapt to various strains, styles and types of cannabis they are cultivating; adjusting techniques to maintain a steady pace and quality.
Breakdown flowers off stem and stalk of plant to separate unusable waste from useable product; employee must track the amount of unusable waste for each batch.
Knowledge or experience with METRC compliance is a plus.
Demonstrate accurately and thoroughly in a timely manner to meet production standards.
Work in a timely manner and strive to increase productivity.
Maintain organization and cleanliness of the cultivation facility while performing job duties.
Exhibit competency in basic organizational, tracking and communication skills.
Works in a timely manner to efficiently meet goals while consistently producing quality product.
Employee must be able to follow basic instructions and take constructive feedback from their managers to maintain quality standards and production goals.
Employee must show up on time for work every day ready to work.
Employee must exhibit personal hygiene and follow the health guidelines set forth by the company and the state while processing patient medicine.
Cultivation staff is responsible for clean-up of all processing areas and equipment at the end of every shift.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum age of 21 years or older and pass a criminal background check

High school or equivalent

May require working rotating shifts with varied hours / day, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events

Previous agricultural / warehouse / manufacturing / laborer experience preferred.

Adhere to company mission statement, while maintaining high ethical standards and professionalism.

Ability to be flexible and work in various sectors of the department as needed an / or requested by their direct supervisor; this may include but is not limited to, helping grow staff with small tasks, cleaning and / or moving supplies and equipment and / or helping the packaging department or working at other locations as needed.

Must be able to identify various problems with any strain / product and communicate with direct supervisors as necessary.

Have a basic understanding of cannabis laws, rules and regulations set forth by the state; a pursuit to further their understanding and knowledge of the industry and the laws is appreciated and commendable.

Must work well with others and ability to adapt quickly to changes in policy, procedure, methods and technique. Frequent contact with supervisor via face-to-face discussions

Use of independent judgment regarding product processing, keeping quality, projections and goals in mind.

Help create a proactive and positive environment; a positive attitude and self-motivation to help produce high quality manicured product, while meeting and / or exceeding personal and / or company goals.

Ability to work with, help, guide, challenge and motivate other team members to create a cohesive unit.

Must manage their time during work efficiently to meet goals while consistently producing quality product.

Must be able to follow basic instructions and ability to take constructive criticism from their managers to maintain quality standards and production goals.

Must understand and implement the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the company and the cultivation department.

Fundamental knowledge, as well as the ability to be taught and guided in areas related to cultivation with other areas being taught as the employee shows interest while still maintaining their capabilities as a cultivation technician.

Skill in analyzing potential problems with a plant or the product being processed.

Shows self-motivation / innovation and the ability to work well with all members of their staff and the company, as well as with their direct supervisor.

Ability to listen well and communicate effectively various audiences, especially with the direct supervisors and other co-workers.

Other duties as assigned

Compensation

The hourly pay range for this position in the selected city is : $18.00- $20.00 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Requires normal, corrective vision range, the ability to see color and the ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols

Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs., with or without assistance

Ability to climb, push, pull, stoop, grasp, walk, sit, stand, bend and reach for the duration of shift

Requires manual dexterity to operate job related equipment

Requires normal hearing range

Why Connected?

Connected is an exciting and innovative workplace with a highly engaged workforce brought together by a shared passion to be the best in the business. We are on a mission to breed, grow and sell the best cannabis in the world! This is a super unique opportunity to be part of the start-up stage of the booming cannabis industry. We are looking for exceptional people to join our team as we transition into the next phase of our business ventures and become a leader in the cannabis space.

Competitive Pay

Employee Discounts at Connected retail stores

Employee Assistance Program, PTO

Career Growth and Internal Advancement Opportunities

Chance to work in an exciting new start-up industry with awesome people!

Note : This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent to this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instruction or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Salary

18 - $20 USD per hour

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Salary : $18 - $20

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