Summary: The Cultivation Technician is responsible for the daily care of the marijuana plants from planting to harvest, tagging, and transplanting plants into the flower rooms, and upkeep of the flower rooms.
This will be achieved by performing the following duties.
Essential Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Must have a clear understanding of regulatory requirements to implement the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures set forth by the state, and the company
- Daily care of marijuana plants, including watering, pruning and trimming, and inspection of the plants
- Fertilizing and providing nutrients to the plants, according to company protocols
- Monitoring of the plants for any signs of growing issues; treat plants for disease or infestation, and record data correctly
- Assist with defoliating and lollipopping of the plants, including hanging, curing, and drying the plants
- Tag and transplant plants into the appropriate flower rooms; move plants in an orderly, time efficient manner from one area of the cultivation facility to another
- Netting of the flower rooms, according to protocols
- Continuous cleaning of the flowering rooms and machinery; includes keeping the facility clean, taking out the trash, ensuring all areas of the facility get swept and mopped regularly
- Ensure tools and supplies are properly cleaned and stored at the end of the day, ensuring tools are free of pests, viruses or disease; refilling flower rooms with the appropriate number of slabs
- Maintain accurate tracking and recording of the data during each phase of the cultivation process, ensuring the appropriate information is precise and listed in accordance with state regulations and company standards;
- Utilize company email to communicate with supervisors and peers regarding scheduling availability, and other work-related issues; comply with our company’s policies regarding workplace communication
Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:
- Job Knowledge / Technical Skills – Thoroughly understands all aspects of the job; possesses practical hands-on experience; Needs some direction. Drive to continuously build knowledge base and improve professional skills.
- Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things; Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Writing is clear, informative and professional.
- Communication - Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Writing is clear, informative and professional.
- Team Work - The ability to work effectively with others, balancing the needs of the team and those of the individual; Gives and welcomes feedback.
- Administration and Organization Support - Follows policies and procedures; Processes paperwork accurately, timely and legibly; Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Productivity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly. Can be relied upon to meet schedules, deadlines and productivity standards; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with and alternate plan; Ability to prioritize work load, attain needed resources and execute a plan that optimized results.
- Attendance and Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
- Safety and Security - Daily actions demonstrate our standard for a safe and secure work place.
- Dependability- Can be relied upon to meet schedules, deadlines and productivity standards; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with and alternate plan.
- Appearance and Grooming- Practices and appropriate grooming, hygiene and attire selection.
- Problem Solving/Judgement- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions and assess consequences; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is:
Standing and Sitting: Specific demands for standing and sitting on this job:
- Frequently required to stand;
- Occasionally required to sit
Walking and Reaching: Specific demands for walking and reaching on this job:
- Frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms
Climb, Balance, Crawl: Specific demands for this job:
- The employee is regularly required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Dexterity and Sense of Touch: Specific demands for sense of touch and dexterity on this job:
- Frequently required to use hand to finger movements, handle, or feel;
Lifting: Specific demands for lifting on this job:
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Vision: Specific vision abilities required by this job:
- Close vision
- Distance Vision
- Color Vision
- Peripheral Vision
- Depth perception
- Ability to adjust focus
Verbal and Auditory Demands: Specific talking and hearing abilities required by this job:
- Must be able to talk and hear
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- MTG Investment Inc DBA SEVEN LEAVES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under California law
Employee Acknowledgement:
My signature certifies that I understand that the foregoing job description is a description of work to be performed, expected competencies and qualifications necessary to be successful. I am attesting that I meet or exceed these qualifications and can perform the essential duties while adhering to the standards set forth under the Physical Demands.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
