What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cultivation Technician position at Crisp Cannabis?
Cultivation Tech Job Description
Job Summary: We’re seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Cultivation Technician to support the daily operations of our cannabis cultivation facility in Norwich, CT. This role is vital to ensuring the health and productivity of our plants through all stages of growth. You’ll work closely with the Cultivation Manager and team to carry out essential tasks including cloning, transplanting, feeding, trimming, pest control, environmental monitoring, harvesting, and recordkeeping.
Responsibilities:
- Execute daily cultivation tasks including cloning, transplanting, pruning, feeding, harvesting, trimming, and curing cannabis plants.
- Apply pest management strategies, including pesticide application in compliance with SOPs.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all cultivation areas, tools, and equipment.
- Monitor plant health, environmental controls, and soil conditions; collect and input data as required.
- Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
- Achieve productivity goals set by management.
- Support the implementation of cultivation strategies and contribute to process improvement.
- Work collaboratively with team members and assist in mentoring new staff as needed.
- Use computers and technology to log data and access cultivation management systems.
- Operate in alignment with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and company standards
Qualifications:
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in cannabis cultivation or a related agricultural field OR relevant industry-recognized education/training.
- Familiarity with cultivation software and data entry processes.
- Knowledge of pest management, fertigation, and overall plant health preferred.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Physical Demands: The employee must stand for an eight-hour shift, use hands and fingers, talk, and hear. They will frequently stand and walk, occasionally sit, climb, or balance, and lift/move 15 lbs regularly, 25 lbs frequently, and 50 lbs occasionally. The job requires close and distant vision. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
American Disabilities Act: We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), providing equal opportunities and reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Compensation:
- $18.00/hour
Schedule:
- Monday-Friday 7:30AM-3:30PM
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Retirement plans
- 10 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 30-minute daily break time
- Discount on cannabis purchased products
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Norwich, CT 06360 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Norwich, CT 06360: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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