Cultivation Technician
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The RoleDoes everything you touch turn green? If so, then GTI is looking for you! As a Cultivation Technician you will provide the expert care and maintenance needed to grow healthy, strong cannabis plants, and be responsible for all aspects of plant growth. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated, positive individual who can think of no better way to spend the workday than potting, pruning, and tending to the health of our cannabis plants with the utmost care and precision. Cannabis is a heavily regulated industry; therefore, all employees are required to follow safety and compliance regulations.This role starts at $17.50/hr, goes to $18/hr at 90 days, $18.50/hr at 6 months, $19/hr at 1 yr. Benefits available. Full time schedule M-F 730am-4pm. Occasional overtime available.Essential FunctionsPlant LifeTopping plantsBottoming plantsTransplanting & DefoliatingTending to grow types of mediaScouting for disease or potential insectsTraining plantsAdhere to national grow model and standardsHarvest: (smaller cites)Prepare room for harvestHarvest/ take down plantsDefoliate and break plants into smaller piecesHang plants on dry rackClean both dry and flower rooms in between harvestsSanitation:Sweeping, mopping and all other required cleaningCleaning of the plant housing devicesMaintenance and cleaning of the plant tablesMaintenance of the plant potsReporting any issues to management to ensure a timely fixSafety & ComplianceBe aware of hazards in the workspaceRetain and understand department specific trainingReport safety incidents/ concerns and comply with follow-up actionsBe compliant with area safety requirements, state regulations and PPE requirementsFollow GMP, biosecurity, sanitation or other quality and compliance requirementsPerform record keeping accurately and completely as directed by a lead or supervisorMaintain and calibrate tools, equipment and machinery as directed by a lead or supervisorReport and escalate safety & quality concernsWorking ConditionsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motionsMust be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while maintaining focusMust be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds AND must be able to do so with extreme care and caution when working with productMust be able to work in an environment that is 85+ degrees and 70% humidity for extended periodsAbility to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.Must be able and willing to work at heights 6ft-8ft high using catwalk platforms, ladders, platform ladders, and scaffolds.Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil).QualificationsMinimum of a high school diploma or GED; Associate degree or certifications preferredAdditional RequirementsMust be a minimum of 21 years of ageMust possess valid state IDMust be able to obtain, and maintain, state badging requirements in order to work in in cannabis industry (requires background check and state review)#J-18808-Ljbffr