Cultivation Tech II

Vireo Health

Cultivation Tech II

Denver, CO - Full Time

Who we are:

Vireo Health of Rocky Mountain

What we offer:

• Compensation: $21.00 per hour
• Full time hours at our Double Brow Grow location in Denver, Colorado
• Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, Voluntary Life, EAP, 401(k) Match

What the role is about:

What impact you'll make:

Plant Production & Care (35%)

• Perform advanced vegetative and flowering plant work, including topping, bottoming, pruning, defoliation, transplanting, training, and staging per grow standards.
• Monitor canopy uniformity and plant health, proactively identifying physiological stress signals and implementing corrective measures to optimize growth outcomes.
• Conduct precision hand-watering and nutrient delivery protocols in vegetative, mother, and clone rooms, ensuring accurate application per irrigation SOPs.
• Execute plant movements during room transitions and prepare plant material for audits, production milestones, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in daily crop walks, observing plant health, growth progress, and environmental conditions, and document findings accurately.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for all plant production activities, including waste, maintenance, and cultivation logs, ensuring traceability and operational accountability.

Irrigation & Fertigation (20%)

• Prepare and deliver nutrient solutions with precision, calibrating concentrations to meet crop-specific targets and company protocols.
• Monitor and adjust EC and pH levels; maintain drip stakes, bench lines, tanks, pumps, and filters.
• Track runoff metrics, validate drip/runoff targets, perform routine calibration, and respond proactively to system alarms to protect crop performance.
• Assist in daily equipment maintenance, ensuring proper operation of irrigation, fertigation, and environmental systems, and document maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate calibration records and nutrient logs to support traceability and compliance.
• Interpret irrigation data trends to support crop performance and ensure alignment with SOPs.

Integrated Pest Management & Sanitation (15%)

• Conduct IPM scouting, threshold logging, and biocontrol organism releases to maintain plant health and manage pest pressures.
• Support climate interventions such as airflow and dehumidification adjustments to maintain optimal environmental conditions.
• Maintain sanitation and biosecurity standards to reduce pest and pathogen risk.
• Maintain precise records of all IPM and sanitation activities in full compliance with internal and regulatory standards.

Harvest & Turnover (15%)

• Assist Post-Harvest Team in harvest execution, including plant takedown, staging, drying preparation, and harvest sequencing to meet production KPIs.
• Reset flower rooms after harvest, including removal of plant debris, equipment staging, and deep cleaning in alignment with SOPs.
• Segregate, document, and manage waste streams according to company and regulatory requirements..

Environmental Monitoring (10%)

• Manage environmental control systems, monitoring temperature, humidity, and VPD to maintain optimal growing conditions.
• Use soil moisture, EC, and pH probes to measure substrate and solution conditions, interpreting data and logging readings accurately.
• Use environmental data to support decision making to protect plant health and prevent crop stress or pathogen issues.

Traceability, Compliance, & Safety (5%)

• Complete accurate STS and ERP entries for plant movements, cultivation activities, and waste.
• Maintain label integrity and compliance with plant tag and nutrient tracking requirements.
• Follow SOPs, GACP-aligned practices, and biosecurity protocols consistently.
• Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures where applicable and ensure safe operation of equipment during maintenance.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and OSHA regulations, including proper PPE usage, hazard reporting, and participation in required training.
• Observe processes across plant care, irrigation, IPM, environmental monitoring, and harvest operations, and suggest practical improvements to enhance efficiency, consistency, or quality.

What you've accomplished:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Previous experience in a retail or customer service role is preferred
• Knowledge of cannabis and its products is a plus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in cash handling and accurate basic math calculations
• Reliable, punctual, and possesses a strong work ethic

Working Conditions (Schedule, Environment, Travel)

• Ability to lift 25 lbs. or more multiple times per day
• Stores are open 7 days a week from 8:00 am - 11:45 pm (varying by location), nights, weekends & holidays
• The schedule will vary depending on the needs of the business
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) badge in the state of Colorado

Why Choose Vireo?

• A Growing Industry:

• Passionate Culture:

Employee Perks:

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