What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cultivation Gardener position at 212773Kcoe?
Position Overview:
The Cultivation Tech - Gardener is responsible for supporting the daily care, maintenance, and production of cannabis plants throughout all stages of growth. This role focuses on plant health, quality control, and adherence to cultivation best practices to ensure consistent, high-quality yields.
Working under the direction of the Cultivation Manager or Lead Grower, the Cultivation Technician performs hands-on plant care tasks, assists with harvest activities, and maintains accurate plant tracking in accordance with Montana cannabis regulations. This position requires attention to detail, physical stamina, teamwork, and a strong commitment to compliance and quality standards within a regulated cultivation environment.
The Cultivation Technician plays a critical role in achieving production targets while maintaining a clean, organized, and compliant grow facility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform daily plant care tasks including watering, feeding, pruning, training, transplanting, and defoliation
- Assist with cloning, propagation, and vegetative plant maintenance
- Monitor plant health and identify signs of pests, disease, nutrient deficiencies, or environmental stress
- Assist with implementation of integrated pest management (IPM) programs
- Support harvest activities including plant cutting, bucking, and transport of harvested material
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of cultivation rooms, tools, and equipment in accordance with company and regulatory standards
- Mix and apply nutrients, fertilizers, and approved plant treatments according to established procedures
- Assist with environmental monitoring including temperature, humidity, lighting, and irrigation systems
- Maintain accurate plant tracking and recordkeeping within state-mandated seed-to-sale tracking systems
- Assist with moving plants between growth stages and cultivation rooms
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for cultivation processes and compliance requirements
- Assist with inventory counts of plants, cultivation supplies, and nutrients
- Report plant health concerns, equipment issues, or environmental irregularities to cultivation leadership
- Support cultivation facility maintenance including cleaning, organizing, and restocking supplies
- Maintain compliance with Montana cannabis regulations and company policies regarding plant handling, tracking, and security
- Work collaboratively with cultivation, harvest, and compliance teams to meet production goals and quality standards
- Participate in ongoing training related to cultivation techniques, compliance updates, and safety procedures