Cultivation Technician

Location 79 River Road,Uxbridge, MA, 01569,United States Base Pay $19.00 - $21.00 / Hour Job Category Cultivation Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt Reports to: Cultivation Manager About the Position: The Cultivation Technician will be responsible for implementing the horticultural plan created by the Director of Cultivation and overseen by the Cultivation Manager. The proper functioning of the various cultivation systems, and the health of the plants in Propagation, Veg, Mother, and Flower, is the primary goal and responsibility of those in the cultivation department. Cultivation Technicians must be aware of and follow all local and state regulations pertaining to the cultivation of cannabis. This Position Description is intended to be an outline of the primary responsibilities for this position and may not encompass all of the duties that an individual employee may be asked to perform. This Position Description is subject to change without advance notification This role will possess strong attention to detail, a can-do attitude, a vigorous understanding of regulatory compliance requirements, and be driven by a team attitude. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Implementing fertilization plans and watering plants Cloning from mother stock to create new batches of plants Transplanting clones into their correct pot size Deleafing and manicuring plants in their vegetative and flowering states Daily checks of environmental conditions Logging all daily data for the garden to be used for analysis Cleaning of all surfaces (floors, benches, walls, fans, etc.) Performing IPM related activities such as foliar sprays or the deployment of beneficial insects Daily scouting of plants for signs of stress, disease, pests, or pathogens A basic understanding of digital systems used in cultivation, including the Growlink and Cultivation Management Systems Movement of plants throughout the cultivation areas Assisting with Harvest, Processing, or Packaging as needed Collecting and disposing of cannabis waste Cleaning and sanitizing of tools and equipment Ensuring compliance with state and local laws Ensure proper labeling, tagging, and traceability of plants, including plant counts, both physically and in METRC. Monitor stock of cultivation supplies and equipment and work with Procurement to order supplies. Upholding all company policies and procedures. Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment inside and outside the facility; Performs additional duties assigned by the Senior Leadership Optional 401K Employee Discount Physical Requirements Extended time standing, walking, bending, and reaching Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for a distance of 100 feet Available to work 45+ hours per 7-day week including weekends and holidays when requested Qualifications Commercial Cannabis Experience preferred but not required Willingness and ability to learn and execute processes that are vital to plant healthy and vigor An understanding of how to achieve results in a highly compliant environment Arithmetic necessary for basic inventory management Ability to communicate clearly and calmly in a positive and didactic manner Skilled in performing job duties in a fast-paced environment with the ability to stay even keeled in periods of stress Demonstrated proactivity, flexibility, adaptability, and multi-tasking Ability to maintain confidentiality and a high level of ethical conduct; absolute reliability and integrity #J-18808-Ljbffr Blackstone Valley Cannabis