Cultivation Technician III - Propagation

Job Summary

The Cultivation Technician III - Propagation is responsible for the proper running and continuous improvement of nursery operations within the greenhouse. This includes, but is not limited to motherstock, size up vegetative growth, and clone care.

Pay rate is $24.90/hr

Role Responsibilities

• Conducts research and trials within the propagation scope with an emphasis on continuous improvement of our practices.
• Leads and coordinates Cultivation Technicians during propagation operations and ensures proper SOP observance and record keeping.
• Maintains accurate batch counts and record keeping for clones, size ups, and motherstock.
• Monitors and ensures timely replacement of motherstock that ages out according to set schedule and shifting production demands.
• Monitors overall propagation performance and implements changes and/or improvements as needed.
• Assists with collection of data for reporting on plant health metrics as well as ongoing research and development for the greenhouse.
• Under the direction of the Cultivation Manager, maintain various systems (including NAV) for tag/batch creation, inventory reconciliation and transplant, and other processes as needed.
• Trains and mentors technicians on standard nursery processes and operating procedures.
• Performs all tasks set by management in a safe and efficient manner.
• Knows, understands and applies fundamental principles of cultivation SOPs and sanitation in the field in a practical manner. Manages daily tasks to SOPs.
• With direction from the Cultivation Manager, plans, assigns, and oversees the daily duties of the Cultivation Technicians assigned to the nursery.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1-3 years of experience in a related field.
• Must be 21 years old.
• Proven ability in Cult Technician II responsibilities, plus proficiency in nursery related tasks including clone care, mother care, genetic holding, nursery related NAV tasks and record keeping, and general nursery maintenance tasks.
• Exceptional attention to detail; commitment to product quality, initiative to learn new skills, successful conflict resolution skills, ability to work in cross-functional teams, demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Understands the fundamental principles of cultivation, greenhouse sanitation and applies them in a practical manner.
• Demonstrated competency in computer software skills including ERP systems and Google suite.
• Knowledge and understanding of cannabis regulations for the local market.
• Good Agricultural Practices certification preferred.
• Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check

Working conditions

• Uneven surfaces, stand/sit long periods of time, bending/stopping, hard surfaces, ambient temperature environment. Requires weekend/holidays altering rotation.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.