Cultivation Technician

Location: Egg Harbor, NJ

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Job Posted:
Feb 21, 2025
Company:
Acreage Holdings Co.

Company & Role Overview

Summary

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Company Description

SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Plant Care and Cultivation:
    • Diligently follow daily feeding and care schedules as directed by Cultivation leadership.
    • Consistently prune and repot crops to maintain uniformity and accuracy.
    • Conduct routine inspections to identify and report plant pests or deficiencies.
    • Provide harvest and post-harvest support including harvesting, and the dry, cure, and trim processes as needed.
  • Administrative Tasks:
    • Keep accurate records of nutrient mixes, equipment maintenance, and crop-related logs.
    • Report plant movements and updates to the inventory and fulfillment department to maintain accurate records.
    • Assists with inventory audits and reconciliation for all materials including department supplies, plants, products, equipment, and other tracked items as directed by Cultivation leadership.
  • Facility and Equipment Maintenance:
    • Responsible for maintaining and cleaning all cultivation department equipment and tools, including tables, reflectors, containers, mixing tools, application tools, and ventilation equipment, etc.
    • Ensure the proper calibration, operation, cleaning, and storage of pH, EC, and PPM meters.
    • Perform daily periodic housekeeping tasks such as sweeping, spot mopping, sanitizing surfaces, reorganizing stock, and maintaining an organized workspace as directed by cultivation leadership.
      • Wet clean cultivation space for room flips and dry clean the area as needed to support the business.
    • Properly dispose of waste materials at the end of each day.
  • Department and Regulatory Compliance:
    • Comply with all health and safety standards of operation of equipment, fertigation systems, environmental controls, water distribution system, etc.
    • Complete all required training on cultivation SOPs and practice under the informed direction of cultivation leadership.
  • Additional Duties
    • Perform other duties as assigned by leadership to support the needs of the business.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent - required
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in horticulture, botany, or a related field - required
  • Knowledge of basic mathematics, computer skills, and agricultural principles - required

Key Attributes:

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage time effectively.
  • Demonstrated reliability, honesty, and confidentiality.
  • Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary focus and attention to detail.
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with colleagues.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Additional Qualifications

  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Ability to pass state mandated background check(s)

Computers and Technology

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Ability to learn, navigate and accurately utilize the company's seed-to-sale tracking software (where applicable).

SCHEDULE

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Company BenefitsBenefits for this job may vary.

Career Advancement, Career Training, Company Discounts, Dental, Medical, & Vision Benefits, Inclusive Environment, Life Insurance, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

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About Acreage Holdings Co.

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.