Lead Cannabis Cultivation Technician
Location: North-Central Denver, CO
Pay: $20–$25 per hour (DOE)
Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Malek’s Premium Cannabis is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented team member to join our cultivation crew. If you’re passionate about the cannabis industry, have a great attitude, and meet the necessary requirements, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain production schedule
- Maintaining cleanliness and organization of work areas
- Following all state and company compliance standards
- Lead and supervise cultivation staff during daily operations.
- Assign tasks and ensure work is completed efficiently and according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Plant, transplant, water, feed, prune, top, trellis, and harvest cannabis plants.
- Monitor plant health and identify signs of pests, diseases, nutrient deficiencies, or environmental stress.
- Assist with integrated pest management (IPM) programs and maintain biosecurity protocols.
- Monitor and record environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, CO₂, and lighting.
- Mix and apply nutrients and irrigation according to cultivation schedules.
- Maintain accurate cultivation records, including plant tracking and compliance documentation.
- Ensure compliance with state regulations and company policies, including inventory tracking systems.
- Train, mentor, and onboard new cultivation employees.
- Perform quality control inspections throughout the plant growth cycle.
- Coordinate with harvest, post-harvest, and processing teams to ensure smooth workflow.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of grow rooms, equipment, and work areas.
- Monitor inventory of cultivation supplies and report equipment or maintenance needs.
- Assist management with crop planning, production scheduling, and yield optimization.
- Follow workplace safety procedures and ensure team compliance with health and safety standards.
Key skills
- Cannabis cultivation and horticulture knowledge
- Leadership and team management
- Plant health diagnostics
- Irrigation and nutrient management
- IPM (Integrated Pest Management)
- Attention to detail
- Recordkeeping and regulatory compliance
- Time management and organization
- Problem-solving
- Ability to work in physically demanding environments
Requirements:
- Must have a current Colorado MED badge
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Reliable transportation to our facility in North-Central Denver
- Ability to work efficiently in a team and independently
- Attention to detail and willingness to follow instructions
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
- Denver, CO 80216 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
