Cultivation Technician

Essential Employment Services

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Uxbridge, Massachusetts

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Cultivation Technician is responsible for the daily care of cannabis plants, including watering, pruning, and monitoring environmental conditions. They also maintain cultivation equipment, manage inventory records, and ensure the facility meets sanitation and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and a passion for producing high-quality cannabis products. You are able to perform daily cultivation tasks, monitor and adjust environmental conditions, and maintain accurate records of all activities.

Must Have Skills for ATS

cannabis cultivation

pruning

harvesting

transplanting

CO2 levels

plant nutrition

pest and disease control

irrigation systems

lighting systems

environmental control systems

nutrient mixing stations

record keeping

sanitation

Job Description

Who We Are

At our core, we believe in the power of unity and purpose. Together, we stand to produce safe, affordable, and sustainable products that enhances the well-being of all, including medical patients and adult-use communities.

Our mission is to drive responsible growth across every link of our value chain, expanding both vertically and horizontally through innovation, efficiency, and integrity. With a focus on multi-state operations, we're committed to creating meaningful impact for our customers, employees, and communities.

We are guided by our core values, which define how we work and who we are:

  • Mutual Trust, Respect, and Dignity in every interaction.
  • Best-in-Class Performance with Accountability and Care.
  • A Culture of Inclusion that Celebrates Diversity and Belonging.
  • A Winning Team Built on Integrity, Collaboration, and Purpose.

Together, we are shaping a responsible and sustainable future - one rooted in quality, compassion, and shared success.

What You'll Do

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Cultivation Technician for our cannabis cultivation facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day cultivation activities to ensure the growth and development of high-quality cannabis plants. The ideal candidate should possess excellent attention to detail, and have a passion for producing superior cannabis products. No experience is required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform regular tasks to maintain the health and vitality of cannabis plants, including watering, pruning, harvesting, and transplanting.
  • Monitor and adjust environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, lighting, and CO2 levels to optimize plant growth and yield.
  • Execute plant nutrition feeding schedules according to established guidelines and ensure proper pest and disease control practices are implemented.
  • Operate and maintain cultivation equipment such as irrigation systems, lighting systems, environmental control systems, and nutrient mixing stations.
  • Maintain accurate records of all cultivation activities, including plant inventory, nutrient applications, and environmental conditions.
  • Assist with monitoring and maintaining the facility's cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Identify and troubleshoot plant health issues, pests, and diseases, applying appropriate corrective measures.
  • Comply with all state and local regulations regarding cannabis cultivation, ensuring compliance with security protocols, and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.

Education & Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent

  • Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including standing, bending, and lifting heavy objects (up to 50 lbs).
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills to maintain accurate records and inventory management.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve plant health issues effectively.
  • Willingness to work in compliance with strict security and regulatory requirements.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Physical Requirements

  • Must have the ability to push, pull, or lift a minimum of 50 pounds if relevant to job duties listed above. 
  • Must be capable of sitting, squatting, standing, kneeling, bending, or walking throughout the workday. 
  • Must be capable of working in front of a computer for extended periods of time based on job duties listed above. 

Exposure to fertilizer, dusts, odors, high heat, low temperature, high and low humidity, high noise levels, vibrations, water, dry salts, allergens, pollen, dust, plant pathogens, other volatile organic compounds, and other environmental variables.

We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you have a passion for the cannabis industry and a strong work ethic, we encourage you to submit your application.

Note: This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by individuals in this role. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove job duties as deemed necessary.

Essential Employment Services

Headquartered in Oklahoma, Essential Employment Services, is a boutique on-demand employment services company that provides specialized human resources and risk management services that meet your individual business needs. Our objective is to provide sound business practices and save you time and money when dealing with complex business needs. We understand that your organization is unique and your human resources, risk management, benefit and compensation plans should be too. Whether you’re a sole proprietor or the largest industry leader, we will not only protect what you have worked to create, but we will help your business grow into future success. Our extensive experience provides the basis for finding solutions to your most complex business problems. Our on-demand employment services provide quick solutions to your individual needs and concerns. Our human resources and risk management professionals have more than twenty-five years of experience to assist you with all of your employment services needs. We offer a commitment to helping you achieve long term success — providing exceptional advice and processes that will last for years to come. We will work with you and your staff to make a positive, sustainable impact for your employees and organization. We also understand the need for these services to be affordable and offer a variety of service plans to meet your needs but not impact your bottom line. Contact us for a free consultation, or use the contact form at the bottom of this page to inquire about our services.
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