Cultivation Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary
Schedule: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Rotation: Monday - Friday

The Cultivation Technician is responsible for performing daily plant care, sanitation, and
cultivation activities that support healthy crop production and efficient facility operations.
Working under the direction of the Cultivation Lead and Cultivation Manager, this position
assists with all aspects of plant maintenance, room sanitation, and cultivation support
while following company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety guidelines, and
quality standards.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and capable of working in a fast-paced
cultivation environment while maintaining a high level of cleanliness, consistency, and
teamwork.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Plant Care & Cultivation
• Assist with all phases of plant care, including:
o Pruning
o Defoliation
o Low Stress Training (LST) and canopy management
o Transplanting
• Perform plant work according to established cultivation schedules and company
SOPs.
• Follow direction from Cultivation Leads and Managers to ensure work is completed
accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain consistent plant quality through careful handling and attention to detail.
Sanitation & Facility Maintenance
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of cultivation rooms, workspaces, and
equipment.
• Clean and sterilize cultivation tools and equipment before and after use.
• Assist with post-harvest room sanitation, including:
o Vacuuming
o Sweeping
o Mopping
o Scrubbing
o Atomizing/disinfecting cultivation rooms while operating a Genie lift after
receiving required training
• Support company sanitation and biosecurity protocols to maintain a clean
cultivation environment.
Plant Waste Management
• Assist with grinding, weighing, logging, and tracking plant waste in accordance with
company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure plant waste is handled safely and documented accurately.
Monitoring & Communication
• Observe plants throughout daily work and promptly report concerns involving:
o Plant health
o Pest or disease activity
o Integrated Pest Management (IPM) issues
o Irrigation concerns
o Damaged or malfunctioning equipment
• Communicate operational concerns and observations to the Cultivation Lead or
Cultivation Manager.
• Report safety hazards or facility issues immediately.
Equipment Operation
• Safely operate Genie lifts after completing required company training and
authorization.
• Properly use cultivation tools and equipment while following all safety procedures.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and notify leadership of maintenance or repair
needs.

Qualifications
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn cultivation techniques and company SOPs.
• Previous cultivation, agricultural, greenhouse, horticultural, or manufacturing
experience is preferred but not required.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and work for extended periods (6.5–8 hours per shift).
• Ability to work with arms and shoulders at chest height or above for prolonged
periods.
• Ability to bend, kneel, squat, climb, reach, and perform repetitive physical tasks
throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely operate Genie lifts after completing required training.
• Ability to work in indoor cultivation environments with temperatures of
approximately 80&degree;F and humidity levels around 70%.
• Comfortable working in dark grow rooms under green lighting for extended periods.

Work Environment
The Cultivation Technician works in a commercial indoor cultivation facility where
adherence to sanitation, safety, and regulatory requirements is essential. The position
requires working in warm, humid environments while performing repetitive plant care tasks
and operating cultivation equipment in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Success in This Role
Successful Cultivation Technicians are dependable, safety-conscious, and committed to
producing high-quality plants through consistent execution of cultivation practices. They
demonstrate a strong work ethic, attention to detail, effective communication, and a
willingness to learn while contributing positively to the cultivation team and supporting the
organization's production goals.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Sanctuary Medicinals is an equal opportunity employer