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Columbia Care · 2 months ago

Cultivation Technician

Frederick, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$17/hr - $17/hr

1+ years exp

The Cannabist Company, formerly known as Columbia Care, is a leading cannabis cultivator and manufacturer with a strong presence across the U.S. The Cultivation Technician will be responsible for plant care throughout the cannabis growth lifecycle, including monitoring and tracking observations in the company's software system.

CannabisHealth CareMedical

Responsibilities

Clone, plant, water, fertilize, and water plants, shrubs, and trees, using hand tools and gardening tools

Harvest plants, and transplant or pot and label them

Record information about plants and plant growth

Feel plants' leaves and note their coloring to detect the presence of insects or disease

Fill growing tanks with water

Inspect plants and bud ties to assess quality

Clean work areas and maintain tools in accordance with sanitation standards

Check and water all plants in cultivation facility as outlined in the Daily Room-Checklist

Transplanting plants into larger containers as needed

Trimming plants in the vegetative stage and creating clones from material

Washing pots/trays/lights, etc. retuning them to the appropriate Clean Room

Harvesting and Trimming flowering plants

Staking weak plants

Examining plants for signs of pests or disease

Qualification

Medical cannabis knowledgeHorticulture experienceInventory control methodsPlant care techniquesInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProblem solvingOrganizational skills

Required

All applicants must be at least 21 years of age

1-3 years of experience in a related position with an emphasis in an operations production/manufacturing environment

Experience must include hands-on responsibility for the full scope production activities, both operations, and analysis

Working knowledge of medical cannabis and cannabis-infused product production from seed to sell. Alternatively, a background in horticulture and a willingness to learn

Experience with inventory control methods

Strong interpersonal skills including listening, negotiation, and conflict management

Excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Ability to develop strong relationships and experience working with senior level executives

Ability to build and maintain positive relationships in order to gain support and achieve results both internally and externally

Ability to exercise sound judgment and problem solving

Ability to organize and prioritize work

The job requires physical activity, including prolonged standing, repetitive bending, climbing, and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds (or more with a coworker)

Good visual acuity, hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and ability to perform repetitive motions with accuracy is required

Benefits

PTO

Health

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

401K

Multiple health plan choices

Pet and life insurances

100% paid short-term disability

Optional long-term disability insurance

Company

Columbia Care

The Cannabist Company (formerly Columbia Care) is one of the largest and most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and retailers of cannabis products and related services in the U.S.

Founded in 2012

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees