Senior Cultivation Technician
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Job Location:
Vineland, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About The Cannabist Company:
The Cannabist Company formerly known as Columbia Care is one of the most experienced cultivators manufacturers and providers of cannabis products and related services with licenses in 14 U.S. jurisdictions. The Company operates 89 facilities including 70 dispensaries and 19 cultivation and manufacturing facilities including those under development. Columbia Care now The Cannabist Company is one of the original multi-state providers of cannabis in the U.S. and now delivers industry-leading products and services to both the medical and adult-use 2021 the Company launched Cannabist its retail brand creating a national dispensary network that leverages proprietary technology platforms. The company offers products spanning flower edibles oils and tablets and manufactures popular brands including dreamt Seed & Strain Triple Seven Hedy gLeaf Classix Press and Amber. For more information please visit.
Recognized for its comprehensive benefits ongoing training opportunities and commitment to diversity and equity inclusion both internally and with external vendors The Cannabist Company has earned a spot on mg Magazines Americas Top Cannabis Industry Employers list.
The Cannabist Company provides full-time employees with an excellent benefits and compensation package including but not limited to competitive wages paid holidays vacation and sick time 401K with company match multiple health plan choices dental vision pet and life insurances 100% paid short-term disability optional long-term disability insurance and more!
Position Overview:
The Senior Cultivation Technician is responsible for all tasks in the garden including providing guidance and training to the cultivation team in accordance with local and district laws and regulations and standards set by the Company. The Senior Cultivation Technician works autonomously and collaboratively under the supervision of facilities leadership. The Senior Cultivation Technician leads areas such as Bloom Veg or Mothers and Clones and is responsible for ensuring the timely completion of tasks specific to their areas as well as communicating needs for their spaces including fertilizer IPM cleaning and other supplies.
Major Areas of Responsibility include:
- Perform as well as train the cultivation team on all tasks in the grow including: tissue culture cloning transplanting feeding plants defoliation super cropping topping flushing foliar and preventative sprays
- Develop and execute on plant scheduling to ensure a steady state production can be maintained by the facility while projecting all milestones of the production environment
- Conduct diagnostic reviews of all cultivation facilities to identify and eliminate issues with contaminants including but not limited to mold powdery mildew spider mites root aphids and fungus gnats; Work with the facility manager to develop a integrated pest management plan and calendar for each facility
- Research techniques to expand knowledge of individual strains high-yield recipes controlled stress environments different lighting systems and set-ups and the development of techniques focused on increasing and maintaining quality while reducing costs. An interest in trying new techniques and engaging in controlled experimentation with new propagation/germination techniques soil and media blends and forms of automation is required.
- Attention to detail and maintenance of all relevant plant tracking paperwork
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures
- Assist state and local government officials and law enforcement with inventory sales and compliance audits
- Responsible for adherence to SOPs for environmental targets fertigation targets and methods and other garden needs
Minimum Qualifications (Skills Knowledge & Abilities):
- All applicants must be at least 21 years of age
- 3-5 years of experience in a position with horticulture responsibilities
- Thorough understanding of state and local medical marijuana regulations and how they apply to cultivation operations
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task
- Ability to work in a fast-paced everchanging and challenging environment
- Must have extensive knowledge on soil growing methods including micronutrients beneficial bacteria and nutrient implementation
- Expert knowledge of plant diseases insects fungi and treating them
- Working knowledge in container systems with soil as well as understanding temperature and humidity manipulation
- Must have comprehensive knowledge of strains and a mastery of medicinal implementation and administration.
- May not have a violent felony conviction or drug related offense
Pay rate:$19.50/hour
Travel %:minimal
FLSA status: Non-exempt
Additional Abilities Required:
- The job requires physical activity including prolonged standing repetitive bending climbing and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds (or more with a coworker). Good visual acuity hand-eye coordination manual dexterity and ability to perform repetitive motions with accuracy is required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Note:Nothing in this job description restricts the companys right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made in appropriate circumstances to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
