What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cannabis Cultivation Technician position at PotCo?
Role Summary
Responsible for assisting the Cultivation Supervisor and Facility Manager with the day-to-day maintenance, production events, and upkeep of cultivation facilities.
Roles Responsibilities
Primary work duties include:
- Re-potting
- Watering
- Soil mixing
- Fertilizer mixing
- Pruning
- Trellising
- Scouting
- Harvesting
- Cloning
- Cleaning work areas
- Monitoring of facility systems and informing Supervisor and Manager about issues that arise
- Responsible for highest standard of cultivation work within production events
- Assist with harvest events
- Assisting with data collection integrity
- Adherence to SOP's
- Adherence to all Training
- Assist Supervisors/Manager in duties as assigned
- Ensure compliance to Federal, State, and company regulations, policies, and procedures within realm of job function
- Management reserves the right to assign other job duties as necessary. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Competencies, Specialized Skills or Knowledge unique to this role:
- Must be 21 years old
- Able to obtain state credentials to work in cannabis cultivation facility
- Basic math skills
- Valid driver's license and Reliable transportation
- Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and basic computer skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to obtain all State & Local requirements prior to employment
- Prior experience working in greenhouse or agricultural experience
- Ability to operate standard office equipment
Performance Metrics
- Absenteeism rate
- LMS participation
- SOP Application
- Production Calendar event timeline
Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position that requires but is not limited to, 40 hours per week. Operational hours are dependent on the client and facility operations. This position is required to work weekends and holidays.
Working conditions
This job operates in a commercial agriculture setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
- Ability to work a minimum of 8 hours a day and rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays
- Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds
- Ability to sit, squat, bend, and kneel for extended periods and repetitively throughout a workday
- Ability to stand and walk for 8 hours
- Ability to use a ladder (up to 12 ft. extension) and general hardware tools needed for common repairs
Environmental Demands
Exposure to pollen, allergens, and non-carcinogenic pesticides, dust, odors, extreme temperatures, artificial light, sun exposure, vibrations, elevated CO2 levels, and water.