Cultivation Tech

Job Description Job Description Cultivation Associate Got a green thumb and a passion for plants? Our client - a well-established name in the cannabis industry - is looking for a Cultivation Associate to join their growing team in Simsbury, CT. This is a hands-on role where you'll be cross-trained across the entire plant lifecycle, from clone to harvest, building real, transferable skills in one of the most exciting industries out there. Pay Rate: $17.00/hr Location: Simsbury, CT Job Type: Full Time | Non-Exempt Shift: Monday - Friday | 6:00am - 2:30pm Why You'll Love This Role No two days look the same here. You'll get real exposure to every stage of cultivation - plant care, environmental monitoring, harvesting, curing - with training and support along the way. If you're curious, reliable, and want to grow your skill set (literally) alongside a team that values cross-training and shared knowledge, this is the place to do it. Who You Are You're excited to build a well-rounded skill set in cannabis cultivation and eager to learn every part of the garden. With guidance, you'll gain hands-on experience across the full production cycle. You bring curiosity, reliability, and a team-focused mindset - the kind of person who makes a cultivation operation run smoothly. What You'll Do Perform daily plant care - cutting, rooting, transplanting, watering, feeding, trimming, staking, and pruning Track humidity, moisture, and temperature to maintain ideal growing conditions Inspect plants for leaf health, bloom size, pests, or disease, removing any that don't meet standards Assist with harvest - cutting, trimming, removing flowering tops, weighing product, and recording inventory electronically Support the curing process - hanging and dry-racking flower, monitoring climate, labeling, weighing, and entering inventory data Operate and maintain lighting, irrigation, and climate-control systems, keeping all cultivation areas clean and stocked Pitch in during high-demand periods to help prepare and package products, including premium extraction items Follow state regulations and security procedures for plant labeling and inventory entry What You'll Bring A natural green thumb and genuine passion for working with plants - professional or home-garden experience both count Comfort in a fast-paced, team-based environment Sharp attention to detail and consistency in every task Strong documentation, inventory, and organizational skills to stay on top of a tight schedule Solid math and measurement skills, with confidence operating a scale High school diploma, GED, or equivalent Must be 21 years of age or older Ability to obtain a Cannabis Agent Card Ability to pass a background check Bonus Points If You Have Knowledge of growing technologies like lighting, irrigation, soil, and nutrients, or hands-on experience in landscaping, horticulture, or agriculture Understanding of different cannabis strains and their unique growing needs Physical Requirements Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods (8-10 hours per shift) Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly, with occasional heavier lifts assisted Frequent, repetitive use of hands and wrists Repetitive bending, squatting, and reaching Ability to climb ladders or step stools as needed Comfortable wearing required PPE (masks, hairnets, beard covers, respirators, boot covers, scrubs, non-slip shoes, Tyvek suits as necessary) Work Environment Exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and strong plant odors Exposure to soil, water, fertilizer, dust, pollen, and plant pathogens Exposure to cleaning solvents such as isopropyl alcohol Exposure to loud equipment noise (compressors, packaging machinery, alarms) Exposure to CO2 manufacturing processes within OSHA-approved level