Acreage Holdings, Inc. Sterling , MA 01564
Posted 2 months ago
This entry-level position of Cultivation Technician offers an opportunity to learn and grow with The Botanist from the ground up, and to take on increasing levels of responsibility over time. The Cultivation Technician provides the daily care and focused attention necessary to produce clean, potent, safe medical cannabis for our patients. Excellent work environment with a full benefit package offered including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves of absence.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Cultivation
Assist in maintaining a clean and safe working environment inside the cultivation and surrounding areas
Follow all State mandated regulations pertaining to the cultivation of cannabis operations
Responsible for the daily care of crop cultural practices from seed to clone to harvest
Maintain consistency when pruning crop at various life stages
Review and comply with all procedures and instructions on in-room checklists
Monitor and maintain plant health while maintaining conditions for optimal plant growth
Develop working knowledge of all equipment within specified grow rooms including but not limited to irrigation system/components, fan operation, reading of BMS and lighting equipment.
Proper usage, maintenance, and storage of all tools and equipment, including but not limited to shop vacuums, pumps, hoses, carts, pruners, scissors, stools, gloves, rags, and personal protective equipment
Maintain effective communication with Cultivation Manager and Cultivation Supervisor for crop needs
Be vigilant while conducting the daily inspection of plants to identify pests / disease / deficiencies / excesses, intersex traits, male flowers, abnormal growth, and report findings to Cultivation Manager and Cultivation Supervisor.
Maintain accurate record of cultural practices, data collection, other crop-related logs as assigned by the Cultivation Manager and Supervisor
Learn and cross train across all cultural practices throughout each growth phase
Implement daily feeding and care schedule as directed by Cultivation Manager and Supervisor
Complete daily and periodic duties as assigned
Assist in completion of secondary cultivation labor tasks at the direction of the Cultivation Supervisor/Lead
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Must be 21 years of age or older
High School Diploma or equivalent
1 year of experience in horticulture, botany, or related field preferred
Knowledge of biology and chemistry related to plant growth and nutrition
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
Computers and Technology
Basic knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Basic knowledge with inventory systems and office equipment
Knowledge of plant tracking software, both PATC-approved and state-mandated preferred
Schedule
40 hour work weeks: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM with rotating Saturdays (subject to change as business needs)
Work Environment and Physical Demands
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Manufacturing environment that requires extended time standing, walking, bending and reaching. Ability to carry up to 50lbs for up to a distance of 100ft may be required. Occasional extended and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects. Ability to work in a humid and pollinated environment.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
401K Retirement
Pet Insurance
10 days PTO (increases to 15 after 2 years)
Acreage Holdings, Inc.