What are the responsibilities and job description for the CULTIVATION TECH position at DACUT?
Position Description:
About the Role
Physical Requirements:
Are you passionate about plant care and excited to grow a career in the cannabis industry? DACUT is seeking dedicated Cultivation Technicians to join our professional grow team. This is a hands-on role in a high-quality, regulated cultivation environment where attention to detail, teamwork, and a strong work ethic are essential.
About the Role
- Hands-on cultivation position in a state-licensed cannabis facility. You'll work directly with plants through their entire lifecycle—from clone to harvest—in a climate-controlled grow environment.
- What You'll Do:
- Daily Plant Care
- Feed, water, and prune plants according to strain-specific schedules
- Clone plants and transplant seedlings
- Monitor and adjust environmental controls (humidity, temperature, lighting)
- Identify pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies; apply treatments
- Harvest, trim, and prepare plants for processing
- Compliance & Documentation
- Maintain cultivation logs and facility maps
- Track all plant inventory in METRC (Michigan's seed-to-sale system)
- Follow standard operating procedures for sanitation and safety
- Assist with state compliance audits
- Facility Maintenance
- Clean and sanitize grow rooms, equipment, and workspaces
- Maintain irrigation systems and growing media
- Report equipment malfunctions and safety hazards
What You Need
Required:
- 21 years old (state requirement for cannabis work)
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and SOPs
- Comfortable with repetitive, detail-oriented tasks
- Reliable transportation and punctual attendance
Preferred:
- Previous experience in cannabis, horticulture, or agriculture
- Knowledge of plant nutrition, pest management, or hydroponics
- Familiarity with state cannabis regulations
- Physical Requirements
- Lift up to 60 lbs regularly
- Stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods
- Work in hot, humid environments (75-85°F, 60-70% humidity)
- Tolerate exposure to high-intensity grow lights
- Perform precise hand tasks (trimming, transplanting)
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting Pay: Based on experience
- Benefits (after 90 days):
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee product discounts
- Opportunities for advancement into lead or specialist roles
Work Environment
- Climate-controlled indoor grow facility
- Team-oriented environment with 5-10 cultivation staff
- Rotating shifts may be required during peak periods
- Exposure to organic pesticides, fertilizers, and plant allergens
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and move up to 60 pounds regularly throughout scheduled shifts.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach for extended periods while performing daily cultivation tasks.
- Comfortable working in hot, humid grow environments with temperatures ranging from approximately 75–85°F and humidity levels between 60–70%.
- Ability to work under high-intensity grow lighting for extended periods of time.
- Must possess strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform detailed tasks such as trimming, transplanting, cloning, pruning, and plant maintenance.
- Comfortable performing repetitive, detail-oriented work throughout the workday while maintaining consistency and quality standards.
- Ability to operate cultivation tools, irrigation equipment, sprayers, trimming equipment, and other facility systems safely and effectively.
- Comfortable working around cannabis plants, fertilizers, organic pesticides, soil, growing media, dust, and strong plant odors.
- Ability to maintain focus, organization, and attention to detail in a fast-paced cultivation environment with strict compliance requirements.
- Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented cultivation setting.
- Ability to follow sanitation, safety, and compliance procedures precisely while maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
- Comfortable moving throughout multiple grow rooms and cultivation areas during the course of a shift.
- Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding plant health, equipment issues, and operational needs.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Salary : $16 - $18