Cultivation Technician

Why Acreage CCF NJ?

Acreage CCF NJ DBA 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 (employer’s name):  Acreage CCF NJ DBA The Botanist

Our Culture:

Here at Acreage CCF NJ DBA 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 (job title and summary):
The Cultivation Technician will be responsible for all aspects of the daily care of plants from seed/clone to harvest; monitoring environmental factors to maximize production and prevent failures and maintaining the highest levels of cleanliness and sanitation inside the cultivation area. The technician provides the daily care and focused attention necessary to produce clean, potent, safe medicine for our patients. The successful candidate will possess passion for horticulture, a keen attention to detail and record keeping, and a willingness to continually learn more about the subject. The entry-level position offers the opportunity to learn and grow with the Company from the ground up, and to take on increasing levels of responsibility over time. 

How you’ll make a difference (required duties and responsibilities):

The main responsibilities of the Cultivation Technician include but are not limited to the following: 

• Implementing daily feeding & care schedules as directed by the Cultivation Manager (CM), paying attention to any update or changes to the schedules.  
• Maintaining consistency and urgency when pruning crops at various stages 
• Maintaining consistency, uniformity and accuracy when repotting crops at various stages 
• Routine visual inspection of plants to identify any pests/deficiencies and reporting findings to the CM 
• Other duties as assigned and required. 

Administrative Duties:

• Maintains accurate records of Nutrient Mixes, equipment cleaning and calibration and any other crop related logs assigned by the CM. 
• Promptly reports any movement of plants and/or plant I.D.’s to the Inventory department to ensure proper and accurate data logging and to maintain the accuracy of the inventory by location.  
• Other duties as assigned and required.

Facility and Equipment Maintenance Duties: 

• Ensure that proper calibration, operation, cleaning, and storage of p.H./E.c./PPM meters are maintained.  
• Ensure the proper usage, maintenance and storage of all tools and equipment, including but not limited to shop vacuums, pumps, hoses, carts, Fiskars, scissors, loppers, stools, gloves, rags, and goggles. 
• Clean and sanitize containers and vessels to ensure that they are sufficiently prepared for repotting.
• Complete daily and periodic cleaning tasks as assigned. Daily cleaning consists of: sweeping and spot mopping all areas on the cultivation floor, sanitizing surfaces and equipment, reorganizing stock and inventory. 
• Properly dispose of any and all waste at the end of each day 
• Other duties as assigned and required 

Skills to be Successful (minimum qualifications):

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate's degree in horticulture, agriculture, biology, chemistry, or related field preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience in horticulture, botany, or related field preferred
• Familiarity with history and varieties of medical marijuana preferred

• Ability to work independently and under pressure 
• Broad mechanical aptitude 
• Demonstrated ability to work in a physical capacity 
• Communication Proficiency 
• Independent thinking and initiative 
• Critical thinking and problem solving 
• Attention to detail 
• Good organizational skills 
  
  

Perks & Benefits:

• Full suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401 (k)
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee life insurance and supplemental life
• Spouse and child life and ADD&D
• Pet insurance
• FSA and HAS available

*Based on eligibility.

Schedule:

• 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, 5x/week, weekends required

**Subject to change as business needs.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

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 requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Extended time standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for a distance of 100 feet
• Close visual focus required
• Standing for extended period of time in excess of 4 hours increments
• Must adhere to facility general hygiene requirements.
• Capacity to stay focused on the task at hand.
  
  

DISCLAIMER: This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to confirm or be interpreted as a comprehensive summary of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. 

Code of Conduct:

All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in the Code of Conduct.  

Acreage NJ CCF is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status. We appreciate your interest in Acreage NJ CCF. 

Salary

$17 USD per hour