Cultivation Technician
Green Thumb
Centreville, MD
Full-time
Manufacturing / Production / Operations
Posted on November 30, 2022
The Role
Does everything you touch turn to green? GTI is looking for a Cultivation Technician to join our cultivation team. The Cultivation Technician provides manual labor which supports the activities and operations of our cultivation department, while abiding by laws, rules, policies, procedures and operational guidelines. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated, positive individual who can think of no better way to spend the work day than potting, pruning, and tending to the health of our cannabis plants with expert care and precision.
Responsibilities
Plant maintenance in veg cycle:
Topping plants
Bottoming plants
Transplanting
Mixing soil
Scouting for disease or potential insects
Training plants
Flower:
Move plants from veg to flower
Stick irrigation emitters into plants
Lay trellis netting and work plants into place
Defoliate and prune plants
Harvest:
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
Cleanliness:
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
Qualifications
Previous experience with plant life highly desirable – yes, your home garden absolutely counts!
High school diploma or equivalent required
Basic math and computer skills
Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness
Attention to detail and ability to focus on one task for extended periods of time
Adapts and thrives in a demanding, start-up, fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently throughout a workday with given directives
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions
Physical demands – May be required to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 50 pounds (200 pounds with assistance)
Additional Requirements
Must pass any and all required background checks
Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
Must be approved by the D.O.A. to receive an Agent badge
Does everything you touch turn to green? GTI is looking for a Cultivation Technician to join our cultivation team. The Cultivation Technician provides manual labor which supports the activities and operations of our cultivation department, while abiding by laws, rules, policies, procedures and operational guidelines. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated, positive individual who can think of no better way to spend the work day than potting, pruning, and tending to the health of our cannabis plants with expert care and precision.
Responsibilities
Plant maintenance in veg cycle:
Topping plants
Bottoming plants
Transplanting
Mixing soil
Scouting for disease or potential insects
Training plants
Flower:
Move plants from veg to flower
Stick irrigation emitters into plants
Lay trellis netting and work plants into place
Defoliate and prune plants
Harvest:
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
Cleanliness:
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
Qualifications
Previous experience with plant life highly desirable – yes, your home garden absolutely counts!
High school diploma or equivalent required
Basic math and computer skills
Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness
Attention to detail and ability to focus on one task for extended periods of time
Adapts and thrives in a demanding, start-up, fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently throughout a workday with given directives
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions
Physical demands – May be required to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 50 pounds (200 pounds with assistance)
Additional Requirements
Must pass any and all required background checks
Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
Must be approved by the D.O.A. to receive an Agent badge