Cultivation Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Why Join CRISP CANNABIS?At CRISP CANNABIS, we take pride in delivering top-tier cannabis products crafted with precision, compliance, and care. As Connecticut's legal cannabis market continues to grow, we are seeking a dedicated, passionate Cultivation Technician to join our team in Norwich, CT. If you excel in a fast-paced environment, possess strong attention to detail, and take pride in contributing to high-quality agricultural standards, this is your opportunity to build a rewarding career at the forefront of the cannabis industry.Your ImpactWe're seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Cultivation Technician to support the daily operations of our cannabis cultivation facility in Norwich, CT. This role is vital to ensuring the health and productivity of our plants through all stages of growth. You'll work closely with the Cultivation Manager and team to carry out essential tasks including cloning, transplanting, feeding, trimming, pest control, environmental monitoring, harvesting, and recordkeeping.What You'll Do (Personnel Duties, Authority, and Responsibilities)To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other responsibilities and projects may be assigned for the overall benefit of the organization.Execute daily cultivation tasks including cloning, transplanting, pruning, feeding, harvesting, trimming, and curing cannabis plants.Apply pest management strategies, including pesticide application in compliance with SOPs.Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all cultivation areas, tools, and equipment.Monitor plant health, environmental controls, and soil conditions; collect and input data as required.Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and safety protocols.Achieve productivity goals set by management.Support the implementation of cultivation strategies and contribute to process improvement.Work collaboratively with team members and assist in mentoring new staff as needed.Use computers and technology to log data and access cultivation management systems.Operate in alignment with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and company standardsWhat You Bring (Qualifications):Must be 21 years of age or older.High school diploma or equivalent required.Minimum of 1 year of experience in cannabis cultivation or a related agricultural field OR relevant industry-recognized education/training.Familiarity with cultivation software and data entry processes.Knowledge of pest management, fertigation, and overall plant health preferred.Strong communication and teamwork skills.Must successfully complete a post-offer background check and meet state licensing/credentialing criteria.Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to maintain focus, talk, or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; carry; push; pull; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly exposed to strong cannabis odors and is frequently required to handle cannabis products. Exposure to environmental particles such as pollen and plant pathogens. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. NoteThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in thin "at-will" relationship.The company is a substance-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, intellectual or learning disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, past or present history of mental disorder, pregnancy, reproductive health decisions, age, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal guidelines.Due to industry compliance requirements, final candidates must successfully complete a post-offer background check and meet state licensing/credentialing criteria.