The Role

The Cultivation Technician is responsible for the overall maintenance of the vegetation cycle of all sustainable plants within the facility.
 
This is a full-time position based in our Centreville, MD facility with two set shift variations available: Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday 8am - 430pm ET.
 
The starting pay is $16.00/hr, increases to $16.50/hr after 90 days, and then $18/hr at 1yr. We offer a great benefits package including medical / dental / vision, as well as 3 weeks of paid time + paid holidays annually. You can also enjoy a 40% discount at our dispensaries on our brand name product lines as an employee (state-issued patient card required)!  

At Green Thumb Industries we have a growth mindset and that is grounded in well-being. We believe in the right to have access, options, and most importantly, the safest cannabis products available for the communities we serve. This is the time to join us - we need you to help us create change and new possibilities

Responsibilities

  • Plant maintenance in veg cycle:
    • Topping plants
    • Bottoming plants
    • Transplanting
    • Mixing soil
    • Scouting for disease or potential insects
    • Training plants
  • Flower:
    • Move plants from veg to flower
    • Stick irrigation emitters into plants
    • Lay trellis netting and work plants into place
    • Defoliate and prune plants
  • Harvest:
    • Prepare room for harvest
    • Harvest/ take down plants
    • Defoliate and break plants into smaller pieces
    • Hang plants on dry rack
    • Clean both dry and flower rooms in between harvests
  • Cleanliness:
    • Sweeping, mopping and all other required cleaning
    • Cleaning of the plant housing devices
    • Maintenance and cleaning of the plant tables
    • Maintenance of the plant pots
    • Reporting any issues to management to ensure a timely fix

Requirements

Experience with Cannabis or Agriculture/Horticulture is not required or expected because you receive training with the skills needed to be successful in the position. Candidates with experience in production/manufacturing, front or back of house in the restaurant industry, landscaping, cosmetology, healthcare, and many other career fields are encouraged to apply!

  • Previous experience working with plants, plant disease and pests is desired
  • Strong work ethic with flexibility to work days, nights, weekends and holidays
  • Proven ability to maintain consistency in a fast paced, hard working, high-stress environment
  • Ability to work in ever changing physical conditions
  • Must possess a can-do attitude and be able to work with a team
  • Must be able to obtain required licensing at time of hire and submit personal information for licensing and fingerprinting
  • Must be 21 years of age or older

 

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