Cultivation Technician II

Description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Plant Care and Advanced Cultivation:

• Execute and oversee daily feeding and care schedules, identifying and addressing inconsistencies or issues promptly.

• Lead by example in pruning and repotting crops, ensuring uniformity, accuracy, and adherence to best practices.

• Proactively monitor plants for pests, deficiencies, or irregularities and implement corrective measures in collaboration with the Cultivation Manager.

• Administrative Tasks and Inventory Oversight:

• Maintain detailed and accurate records of nutrient mixes, equipment maintenance, and crop-related activities while ensuring timely updates to leadership.

• Assist the Cultivation Manager in planning and coordinating inventory audits, reconciling discrepancies, and optimizing resource allocation.

• Serve as a liaison to the inventory and fulfillment department, ensuring seamless plant tracking and compliance with seed-to-sale requirements.

• Facility and Equipment Leadership:

• Take ownership of maintaining and cleaning all cultivation department equipment and tools, including lights, reflectors, mixing tools, application tools, and ventilation equipment.

• Train Cultivation Technicians on proper calibration, operation, cleaning, and storage of critical tools, including pH, EC, and PPM meters.

• Proactively identify facility or equipment issues and escalate recommendations for repair or replacement to the Cultivation Manager.

• Department and Regulatory Compliance:

• Serve as a role model for adherence to health, safety, and operational standards, ensuring proper handling of fertigation systems, environmental controls, and water distribution systems.

• Monitor compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements, offering corrective guidance to Cultivation Technicians as needed.

• Support leadership in preparing for audits or inspections by ensuring all compliance documentation and facility conditions meet standards.

• Team Mentorship and Leadership

• Act as a mentor to Cultivation Technicians, providing guidance, support, and training to promote skill development, and consistency.

• Assist in the onboarding and training of new team members, ensuring they understand processes, expectations, and compliance standards.

• Perform additional responsibilities and other duties as assigned to support the overall success of the cultivation team and company objectives.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent - required

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in horticulture, botany, or a related field - required

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve plant health or equipment issues independently - required

Key Attributes:

• Exceptional attention to detail, with advanced organizational and time management skills.

• Proven ability to lead by example and work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to coach and guide colleagues.

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and fostering a positive, team-oriented environment.

Additional Qualifications

• Must be of the minimum age requirement per Company policy.

• Ability to pass state mandated background check(s)

• Certification as a Private Pest Applicator in Pennsylvania (required within 90 days of employment).

Computers and Technology

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

• Skilled in navigating and accurately utilizing the company's seed-to-sale tracking software (where applicable).

Schedule

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Headquartered in New York City, Acreage is a multi-state operator of cannabis ‎cultivation and retailing facilities in the U.S., including the company’s national retail store ‎brand, The Botanist. Acreage’s wide range of national and regionally available cannabis products include the award-winning Botanist brand, the highly recognizable Tweed brand, the Prime medical brand in Pennsylvania, the Innocent edibles brand in Illinois and others. Acreage also owns Universal Hemp, LLC, a hemp subsidiary dedicated to the distribution, marketing and sale of CBD products throughout the U.S.

Since its founding in 2011, Acreage has focused on building and scaling operations to create a ‎seamless, consumer-focused, branded experience. More information is available at www.acreageholdings.com.