Cultivation Technician

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.

Responsibilities

Provide expert care and maintenance to grow healthy, strong cannabis plants; Be responsible for all aspects of plant growth; Topping, bottoming, transplanting and defoliating plants; Tending to grow types of media; Scouting for disease or potential insects; Training plants; Adhere to national grow model and standards; 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; Sweeping, mopping and all other required cleaning; Cleaning and maintenance of plant housing devices, plant tables and plant pots; Report issues to management to ensure a timely fix; Be aware of workspace hazards; Retain and understand department-specific training; Report safety incidents/concerns and comply with follow-up actions; Comply 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 and quality concerns

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; Must be a minimum of 21 years of age; Must possess valid state ID; Must be able to obtain and maintain state badging requirements to work in the cannabis industry (requires background check and state review); Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods while maintaining focus; Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds 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; Must be able and willing to work at heights of 6ft-8ft using catwalk platforms, ladders, platform ladders, and scaffolds; Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment; Must be able to follow safety and compliance regulations; Must be able to work with daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil)

Nice to have

Associate degree or certifications preferred