About The Cannabist Company:

The Cannabist Company, formerly known as Columbia Care, is one of the most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and providers of cannabis products and related services, with licenses in 14 U.S. jurisdictions. The Company operates 89 facilities including 70 dispensaries and 19 cultivation and manufacturing facilities, including those under development. Columbia Care, now The Cannabist Company, is one of the original multi-state providers of cannabis in the U.S. and now delivers industry-leading products and services to both the medical and adult-use markets. In 2021, the Company launched Cannabist, its retail brand, creating a national dispensary network that leverages proprietary technology platforms. The company offers products spanning flower, edibles, oils and tablets, and manufactures popular brands including dreamt, Seed & Strain, Triple Seven, Hedy, gLeaf, Classix, Press, and Amber. For more information, please visit www.cannabistcompany.com.

Recognized for its comprehensive benefits, ongoing training opportunities and commitment to diversity and equity inclusion both internally and with external vendors, The Cannabist Company has earned a spot on mg Magazine’s America’s Top Cannabis Industry Employers list.

The Cannabist Company provides full-time employees with an excellent benefits and compensation package including but not limited to competitive wages, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, 401K with company match, multiple health plan choices, dental, vision, pet and life insurances, 100% paid short-term disability, optional long-term disability insurance and more!

Position Overview:

The Senior Cultivation Technician is responsible for all tasks in the garden including providing guidance and training to the cultivation team in accordance with local and district laws and regulations, and standards set by the Company. The Senior Cultivation Technician works autonomously and collaboratively under the supervision of facilities leadership. The Senior Cultivation Technician leads areas such as "Bloom", "Veg" or "Mothers and Clones" and is responsible for ensuring the timely completion of tasks specific to their areas, as well as communicating needs for their spaces including fertilizer, IPM, cleaning and other supplies. 

Major Areas of Responsibility include:

• Perform, as well as train the cultivation team on, all tasks in the grow including: tissue culture, cloning, transplanting, feeding plants, defoliation, super cropping, topping, flushing, foliar and preventative sprays
• Develop and execute on plant scheduling to ensure a steady state production can be maintained by the facility, while projecting all milestones of the production environment 
• Conduct diagnostic reviews of all cultivation facilities to identify and eliminate issues with contaminants including, but not limited to, mold, powdery mildew, spider mites, root aphids, and fungus gnats;  Work with the facility manager to develop a integrated pest management plan and calendar for each facility
• Research techniques to expand knowledge of individual strains, high-yield recipes, controlled stress environments, different lighting systems and set-ups and the development of techniques focused on increasing and maintaining quality while reducing costs.  An interest in trying new techniques and engaging in controlled experimentation with new propagation/germination techniques, soil and media blends, and forms of automation is required. 
• Attention to detail and maintenance of all relevant plant tracking paperwork
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures
• Assist state and local government officials and law enforcement with inventory, sales and compliance audits 
• Responsible for adherence to SOPs for environmental targets, fertigation targets and methods and other garden needs

Minimum Qualifications (Skills, Knowledge & Abilities):

• All applicants must be at least 21 years of age
• 3-5 years of experience in a position with horticulture responsibilities
• Thorough understanding of state and local medical marijuana regulations and how they apply to cultivation operations
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, everchanging, and challenging environment
• Must have extensive knowledge on soil growing methods including micronutrients, beneficial bacteria and nutrient implementation
• Expert knowledge of plant diseases, insects, fungi and treating them
• Working knowledge in container systems with soil as well as understanding temperature and humidity manipulation
• Must have comprehensive knowledge of strains and a mastery of medicinal implementation and administration.
• May not have a violent felony conviction or drug related offense

Pay rate: $19.50/hour

Travel %: minimal

FLSA status: Non-exempt

Additional Abilities Required:

• The job requires physical activity, including prolonged standing, repetitive bending, climbing, and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds (or more with a coworker). Good visual acuity, hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and ability to perform repetitive motions with accuracy is required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts the company’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made in appropriate circumstances to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.