The Role
Does everything you touch turn green? If so, then GTI is looking for you! As a Cultivation Technician you will provide the expert care and maintenance needed to grow healthy, strong cannabis plants, and be responsible for all aspects of plant growth. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated, positive individual who can think of no better way to spend the workday than potting, pruning, and tending to the health of our cannabis plants with the utmost care and precision. Cannabis is a heavily regulated industry; therefore, all employees are required to follow safety and compliance regulations.
Starting pay is $17/hr, $18 @ 90 days and $19 @ 1 yr. Medical/ Dental/ Vision benefits available, 401k, PTO, and employee discount.
Essential Functions
Plant Life
Topping plants
Bottoming plants
Transplanting & Defoliating
Tending to grow types of media
Scouting for disease or potential insects
Training plants
Adhere to national grow model and standards
Harvest: (smaller cites)
Prepare room for harvest
Harvest/ take down plants
Defoliate and break plants into smaller pieces
Hang plants on dry rack
Clean both dry and flower rooms in between harvests
Sanitation:
Sweeping, mopping and all other required cleaning
Cleaning of the plant housing devices
Maintenance and cleaning of the plant tables
Maintenance of the plant pots
Reporting any issues to management to ensure a timely fix
Safety & Compliance
Be aware of hazards in the workspace
Retain and understand department specific training
Report safety incidents/ concerns and comply with follow-up actions
Be compliant with area safety requirements, state regulations and PPE requirements
Follow GMP, biosecurity, sanitation or other quality and compliance requirements
Perform record keeping accurately and completely as directed by a lead or supervisor
Maintain and calibrate tools, equipment and machinery as directed by a lead or supervisor
Report and escalate safety & quality concerns
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions
Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while maintaining focus
Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds AND must be able to do so with extreme care and caution when working with product
Must be able to work in an environment that is 85+ degrees and 70% humidity for extended periods
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
Must be able and willing to work at heights 6ft-8ft high using catwalk platforms, ladders, platform ladders, and scaffolds.
Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil).
Qualifications
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; Associate degree or certifications preferred
Additional Requirements
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
Must possess valid state ID
Must be able to obtain, and maintain, state badging requirements in order to work in in cannabis industry (requires background check and state review)
