Cultivation Technician

As a Cultivation Technician, you will be a member of a team that is responsible for the health and integrity of our plants, record keeping, and compliance. Cultivation technicians also carry out the day-to-day assignments and tasks of the cannabis production cycle. RESPONSIBILITIES Works with Director of Cultivation to plan for growing activities that are consistent with planned production schedules. Prepares space required for planned production; includes cloning: cutting, rooting and transplanting; clone care, watering and feeding; clone monitoring and climate control; labeling; and inventory data input into state mandated electronic tracking system. Monitors growing conditions and reviews changes in humidity, moisture, and temperature and cultivation procedures to ensure conformance with quality control standards. Inspects crop to ascertain conditions such as leaf texture, bloom size, and the existence of pests or disease. Removes substandard or diseased plants to maintain quality standards. Responsible for plant monitoring and care during vegetative and flowering phase; trimming and staking; big leafing and pruning; plant care, watering and feeding; plant monitoring and climate control; pest and disease control; inventory data input. Harvesting: cutting plants; trimming cut plants; removing flowering tops; weighing; inventory data input into the electronic inventory tracking system. Curing: hanging and dry-racking flowers; monitoring curing process and climate control; labeling; weighing; inventory data input. Operating and maintaining cultivation systems and equipment: monitoring, calibrating, running and maintaining lighting, irrigation, climate control and other cultivation systems; stocking and handling production inputs and supplies; sanitizing and cleaning growing areas and cultivation workspaces and tools. Ensure daily compliance with policies and procedures, including but not limited to state and local laws, security protocols, and access protocols. Preparation and packaging of all cannabis products will be needed during peak times; includes extraction products. Any other tasks assigned by management personnel. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Stand or be on feet for long periods of time. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Possess clear close vision to be able to read gauges, instrument panels, and computer screens. Focus on a physical task for a long period of time without losing concentration. Ability to sit for long periods of time depending on your position and/or getting up and down through your work shift. Manual dexterity; enough to reach/handle items, work with fingers. Exposed to heat and cold and internal temperature changes. WORKING ENVIRONMENT The site is located at an indoor cultivation facility. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Detail oriented with good math skills. Ability to maintain an excellent attendance record. Ability to read and interpret written and oral instructions. Manual hand dexterity. Knowledge of cultivation technologies, such as lights, irrigation, soil, nutrients, and more. Ability to execute techniques consistently. Good documentation, inventory, and organization skills. Ability to keep to a tight schedule. Excellent verbal interpersonal communication skills to successfully interact with team members. Basic weights and measurement skills, ability to operate a scale. A great, positive attitude. Must be at least 21 year of age. EDUCATION High school diploma or equivalent is required. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $50,000 annual DOE Benefits: Employee discount Paid time off Schedule: 8 hour shift Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: Commercial Cannabis Cultivation: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: MED employee badge (Required) Work Location: In person Binske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Paid sick time Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Work Location: In person