About this opportunity
Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. lists this Cultivation Technician opportunity in barry, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
JOB SUMMARY
The Cultivation Technician is responsible for maintaining the health and vitality of cannabis plants during the Flowering and Harvest stages. This hands-on role supports optimal plant development through monitoring plant health, implementing canopy management techniques, and executing harvest procedures in line with company protocols and compliance standards.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Plant Health Maintenance: Monitor cannabis plants during the flowering stage to support optimal bud development, plant vitality, and overall crop quality.
Canopy Management: Perform defoliation, pruning, trellising, and staking to optimize light penetration, airflow, and bud quality throughout flowering.
Harvest Execution: Assist with timely and efficient harvesting of mature plants, following SOPs to preserve product quality and consistency.
OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Identify and report signs of plant stress, nutrient deficiencies, pests, or diseases to the Cultivation Lead or IPM team.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of flowering rooms, tools, and equipment to prevent contamination.
Follow all company policies and ensure compliance with local and state cannabis cultivation regulations.
Collaborate with team members and adhere to safety, sanitation, and operational procedures.
Support IPM activities as needed according to SOPs.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
Must be 21 years or older and pass a background check.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Registered Agent Card.
Comfortable working in environments with high humidity, strong plant odors, and fluctuating temperatures.
Willing to wear PPE and follow sanitation and safety standards.
PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS
Strong attention to detail and patience.
Ability to troubleshoot.
Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate across departments within cultivation and operations.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor, and provisioning center operator with assets across Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. We aim to foster an inclusive cannabis industry through a premium, customer-focused retail experience. Our mission is to help shape the future of cannabis as a healthcare solution, offering high-quality, consistent, and curated products tailored to individual needs. Our dispensaries set a new standard in customer service, emphasizing health and wellness with a knowledgeable team dedicated to our values, our people, and our communities.
EEO STATEMENT
Ascend Wellness Holdings, LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers, celebrating diversity and not discriminating based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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Worksite address
barry, IL, 62312, US
Who can apply
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