Cultivation Technician

Vireo Health

Cultivation Technician

Cultivation & Production - Otsego, MN - Full Time

Who we are:

What the role is about:

Cultivation Technician

What impact you'll make:

• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe working environment inside the cultivation and surrounding areas
• Follow all State mandated regulations pertaining to the cultivation of cannabis operations
• Develop working knowledge of all equipment within specified grow spaces including but not limited to irrigation system/components, fan operation, reading of BMS and lighting equipment
• Proper usage, maintenance, and storage of all tools and equipment, including but not limited to shop vacuums, pumps, hoses, carts, pruners, scissors, stools, gloves, rags, and personal protective equipment
• Maintain effective communication with Cultivation Managers for crop needs
• Be vigilant while conducting the daily inspection of plants to identify pests / disease / deficiencies / excesses, intersex traits, male flowers, abnormal growth, and report findings to Manager and Cultivation Managers
• Responsible for the daily care of crop cultural practices from seed to clone to harvest
• Review and comply with all procedures and instruction checklists
• Maintain accurate record of cultural practices, data collection, other crop-related logs as assigned by the Cultivation Manager and Supervisor
• Learn and cross train across all cultural practices throughout each growth phase
• Implement daily feeding and care schedule as directed by Cultivation Manager and Supervisor
• Complete daily and periodic duties as assigned
• Assist in completion of secondary cultivation labor tasks at the direction of the Cultivation Supervisor/Lead

What you've accomplished:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of experience in horticulture, botany, or related field preferred
• Knowledge of biology and chemistry related to plant growth and nutrition
• Knowledge of basic computer and office equipment operations (inventory systems; Word; Excel; office equipment such as copiers/telephone systems)
• Work history showing progressive responsibility, willingness to accept additional projects or challenges
• Weekend availability as needed
• Knowledge of plant tracking software
• Extended time standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office - Word, Excel and Outlook) with the ability to maintain accurate records of reservoirs, equipment and other crop related logs assigned by the Cultivation Manager
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• 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
• Extended time standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs for a distance of 100ft
• Occasional extended and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects
• Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail
• Absolute reliability and honesty

What we offer:

• Compensation: $19.92/hour
• Competitive union benefits offered

Why Choose Vireo?

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