Entry Level Garden Tech

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent (Required)
• US work authorization (Required)
• Driver's License (Preferred)

Full Job Description
Garden Tech's are responsible for maintaining the health of the plants in the GROW. They will monitor plant development and oversee the various processes in their section, such as irrigation, transplanting, pruning, de-leafing, topping, trellising, scouting/IPM, etc. This is an entry level role. Experience in farming, gardening, indoor horticulture and greenhouse's is a plus but not required.

We offer:

• The opportunity to become part of a stable and growing company
• A dynamic and fast paced team-oriented environment where employees are respected and valued
• Competitive wages

Job Summary

The Cannabis Cultivator is responsible for plant care in all stages of the cannabis life-cycle growth to include germination, vegetation, flowering, defoliations and harvesting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain open communication with the management team and other co-workers.
• Conducts regular defoliations and plant maintenance.
• Perform nutrient mixing, PH checks, and transplanting.
• Take clones, participate in transplanting, and harvesting.
• Check and water all plants in the rooms as outlined in the Daily Room-Checklist.
• Examine plant leaves noting coloring to detect the presence of insects, disease, mildew, or mold and immediately bring to the attention of Lead Grower and Master Grower.
• Monitor and track environmental factors, including temperature, humidity, and water levels.
• Move plants in an orderly, time efficient manner from one area of the cultivation facility to another, including transport of harvested plants to drying rooms and hanging plants to dry.
• Record all information about plants and plant growth.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, allowing for the proper segregation of materials and processes, and maintain equipment in accordance with sanitation standards including the washing of pots/trays/lights, etc.
• Remain aware of harvest and trim support supplies inventories to include but not limited to gloves, isopropyl alcohol, hand sanitizer, cleaning supplies, and any other personal protection or production equipment necessary to complete. assigned tasks and report any needs to the Lead Grower and/or Master Grower.
• Follow all SOPs, verbal directives, training information and policies when performing duties, including but not limited to, state regulations, security protocols, access protocols, dress code, work schedules, timesheet recording, and confidentiality and non-disclosure requirements.
• Report any observed deviations from Company policies immediately to management.
• Contribute and improve upon already-existing operations and processes to improve workflow efficiency and provide constructive feedback and recommendations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Commercial Grower and/or General Agriculture Experience

Preferred Experience:

• Farming, Gardening, Horticulture and/or greenhouse.
• Following and updating SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures)
• Job performance tracking (Quantity and Quality)
• Metrc Seed to Sale tracking

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age and authorized to work in the US
• Must pass background check with no disqualifying infractions
• Must maintain compliance with state regulations and company policies at all times
• Able to work overtime and weekends when requested
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and sensitive information
• Physical Requirements - Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, handle, stoop, kneel, climb and crouch; must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Exposure to fertilizer, odors, high heat, low temperature, high and low humidity, moderate noise levels, vibrations, water, dry salts, allergens, pollen, dust, plant pathogens, other volatile organic compounds and/or environmental variables.

General

This job description should be used as a guide and is not intended to be all inclusive of your abilities, your requirements for fulfilling the position, or as work limitations or restrictions on your role. All employees are expected to be team players and to help each other and the Company whenever necessary within reason and workplace safety guidelines.

Our organization recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state and municipal laws. The Company prohibits discrimination on other bases such as ancestry, medical condition, or marital status under applicable laws. We make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $18