Description Why The Botanist?
The Botanist is a subsidiary of Acreage Holdings, Inc., a leading vertically integrated, multi-state operator in the United States cannabis industry.
Acreage dug its roots in the cannabis industry back in 2011 and has successfully grown its footprint across several states ever since!
Acreage also continues to expand its brands such as The Botanist, Superflux, and Prime in current and new markets.
As industry leaders today, we have a responsibility to create a sustainable, diverse, equitable and inclusive industry for present and future generations.
We stand strong behind our mission, which is to combine operational excellence with a burning passion, by cultivating, producing, and dispensing the highest quality cannabis products and brand experienced.
By making quality cannabis accessible, we hope to inspire everyone to embrace cannabis as a force for good in the world.
Who you'll work for The Botanist: Our Culture:
Here at The Botanist, we believe in people first.
We value our people and encourage continuous opportunities to learn, develop, and grow.
We pride ourselves in innovation and passion for the cannabis industry.
We are always looking for motivated people who share our vision to join our team.
Think you have what it takes?
Then come grow with us!
About the Role (Cultivation Technician):
This entry-level position of Cultivation Technician offers an opportunity to learn and grow with The Botanist from the ground up, and to take on increasing levels of responsibility over time.
The Cultivation Technician provides the daily care and focused attention necessary to produce clean, potent, safe medical cannabis for our patients.
Excellent work environment with a full benefit package offered including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves of absence.
Requirements How you'll make a difference (required duties and responsibilities): 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 Responsible for the daily care of crop cultural practices from seed to clone to harvest Maintain consistency when pruning crop at various life stages Review and comply with all procedures and instructions on in-room checklists Monitor and maintain plant health while maintaining conditions for optimal plant growth Develop working knowledge of all equipment within specified grow rooms 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 Manager and Cultivation Supervisor 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 Cultivation Manager and Cultivation Supervisor.
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 Skills to be Successful (minimum qualifications): Must be 21 years of age or older 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 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 Basic knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Basic knowledge with inventory systems and office equipment Knowledge of plant tracking software, both PATC-approved and state-mandated preferred Schedule: 40-hour work weeks: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM with rotating Saturdays (subject to change as business needs) The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Manufacturing environment that requires extended time standing, walking, bending and reaching.
The ability to carry up to 50lbs for up to 100ft may be required.
Occasional extended and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects.
Ability to work in a humid and pollinated environment.