What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cultivation Technician position at Levels Cannabis?
About Levels Cannabis:
Born and built in Michigan, the Levels team has been at the center of the state’s pro-cannabis movement for more than a decade. For us, it’s not just about a passion for cannabis–it’s a higher calling.
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:
The Cultivation Technician is responsible for providing on-site cultivation for one or more cannabis gardens and completion of tasks assigned by the Director of Cultivation to monitor and maintain plant production and health.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for defoliation of plants
- Responsible for measuring and mixing nutrient and plant applications and applying these mixtures according to Levels SOP’s
- Carry out day-to-day plant care including watering, pruning, harvesting, and trimming. Monitor and maintain plant production and quality control measures in accordance with MRA and the standards set by Levels.
- Maintain quality control measures to ensure high quality product.
- Maintain organization, cleanliness, and efficiency of production area.
- Assist with rotation of strains through garden to ensure variety and quantity goals for cultivation facility
- Clone, plant, water, fertilize, and water plants, shrubs, and trees, using hand tools and gardening tools.
- Harvest plants, and transplant or pot and label them.
- Record information about plants and plant growth.
- Examine plants' leaves and note their coloring to detect the presence of insects or disease.
- Fill growing tanks with water.
- Inspect plants and bud ties to assess quality.
- Identify pests, diseases or infestations and manage the outbreak.
- Clean work areas and maintain tools in accordance with sanitation standards.
- Check and water all plants in cultivation facility as outlined in the Daily Room-Checklist.
- Transplanting plants into larger containers as needed.
- Trimming plants in the vegetative stage and creating clones from material.
- Washing pots/trays/lights, etc. retuning them to the appropriate Clean Room
- Harvesting and trimming flowering plants.
- Staking weak plants.
- Perform all assigned duties required to ensure a clean and safe cultivation facility
- Responsible for the cleanliness of all cultivation equipment and tools including light reflectors, containers, mixing tools, application tools, and ventilation equipment
- Additional duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED
Qualification:
Must be at least 21 years old and a resident of Michigan.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Must have reliable transportation.
Experience processing medical cannabis or other botanicals highly desirable.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.35 - $20.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- cannabis cultivation: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Muskegon, MI 49441: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $20
