Cultivation Technician - Dayshift

We're Growing Our Cultivation Team! Multiple Openings Available

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• Week 1 Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday
• Week 2 Schedule: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

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Cultivation Technicians

Position Summary

What You'll Do

Plant Care & Cultivation Support

• Support daily cultivation activities throughout all stages of the plant lifecycle, including propagation, vegetative growth, flowering, and harvest.
• Assist with transplanting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, and integrated pest management (IPM) practices.
• Help maintain optimal environmental conditions for plant health and productivity.
• Take cuttings from mother plants and assist with cloning and propagation processes.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout cultivation areas, tools, and equipment.
• Safely operate cultivation equipment and systems, including irrigation and trimming equipment.
• Assist with general labor tasks as needed to support facility operations.

Research & Development

• Participate in cultivation trials and experiments designed to improve plant health, yield, and operational efficiency.
• Collect and accurately document cultivation data and observations.
• Support ongoing R&D projects by monitoring plant performance and maintaining detailed records.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and communicate findings to leadership.

Harvest & Post-Harvest Activities

• Harvest mature plants according to production schedules and compliance requirements.
• Trim, process, and package cannabis flower while maintaining strain integrity.
• Monitor drying rooms and environmental conditions to support product quality.
• Weigh, record, and track harvest yields and production metrics.
• Assist with inventory management and waste tracking procedures.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of cultivation activities, inventory movements, harvests, and treatments.
• Follow all state regulations, company policies, and seed-to-sale tracking requirements.
• Adhere to workplace safety standards and best cultivation practices.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid government-issued photo identification
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work independently when required
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to perform measurements, calculations, and accurately record data
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods

Preferred Qualifications

• Six (6) months or more of agricultural, greenhouse, horticulture, nursery, or cultivation experience
• Previous experience working in a regulated production environment
• Passion for plant science and commercial cultivation

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly without assistance
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and reach throughout the workday
• Comfortable working in varying environmental conditions, including heat, humidity, and cooler temperatures
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Ability to climb ladders and work safely around cultivation equipment
• Comfortable working in an environment with exposure to plant materials, pollen, dust, odors, fertilizers, and varying indoor climate conditions

Why Join Parallel?

• Be part of the launch of a new cultivation facility in Gainesville
• Starting pay of $17.00 per hour
• Opportunity for career growth within one of the nation's leading cannabis companies
• Benefits and Perks: Employee discount, 401k enrollment, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet Insurance, and more!
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Gain hands-on experience in large-scale commercial cannabis cultivation
• Help shape the future of a rapidly growing industry

Ready to grow with us? Apply today and cultivate your future with Parallel!

Parallel is one of the largest privately-held, vertically-integrated, multi-state cannabis operators in the U.S. with active operations in five high-growth cannabis markets. In each market we are known by distinct retail brand names:  ‍

• Florida: Surterra Wellness
• Massachusetts: NETA 
• Texas: goodblend 
• Pennsylvania: goodblend 
• Nevada: The Apothecary Shoppe

Parallel is building a leading well-being company and are looking for the best, most diverse talent to join our team. We have a high-performance, inclusive, and employee-focused culture, that focuses just as much on how we do things as on what we do. We strive for the highest compliance to our laws and regulations, while finding the most efficient and innovation solutions that will benefit how we continue to serve our customers.