What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cannabis Cultivation Technician position at Highly Cannaco - Maine?
Cannabis Cultivation Technician
HIGHLY is growing – and so is our team! We’re looking for a dependable, detail-oriented, and plant-passionate individual to join our Cultivation Team in Boothbay. This position is full-time, year-round with benefits.
As a Cultivation Technician, you’ll play a key role in maintaining a clean, organized grow space and ensuring our plants receive exceptional care in alignment with company standards and SOP’s.
What You’ll Do:
· Support daily cultivation operations, including plant care, pruning, and harvesting
· Operate and maintain automated fertigation and irrigation systems
· Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the grow facility
· Follow strict quality and safety protocols
· Adapt to changing operational needs in a fast-paced environment
What we are looking for:
· Minimum 2 years of experience with automated fertigation systems, irrigation, or similar automation technology
- Strong attention to detail and reliability
- Capable of lifting and carrying up to 60 pounds, bending, reaching, performing repetitive motions, and stand for extended periods (8–10-hour shift)
- Flexibility and positive attitude in dynamic work environment
- Passion for plants and commitment to high-quality cultivation practices
- Honesty
- Team-oriented with strong communication skills
- Willing to sign a nondisclosure agreement
- Able to accommodate scheduling expectations including weekend, evening, holiday shifts and inclement weather.
- 21 years of age or older (per state regulations)
- Eligible to obtain a Maine Adult Use Cannabis Individual Identification card (per state regulations)
To work at HIGHLY—one of Maine’s top recreational cannabis companies—you’ll need to obtain an Individual Identification Card (IIC) from the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy, as required by state law for Adult Use. Getting your IIC involves completing an application, uploading a photo, and paying a fee (paid by bank check or money order).
You can start the process and find all the details here: https://www.maine.gov/dafs/omp/adult-use/application-process/iic-instructions
Join a company that’s dedicated to quality, consistency and growth – both for our plants and our people. Apply at HIGHLY today and take the next step in your cannabis career!
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Generous employee discount
- Paid Time Off
- MERIT Roth IRA Retirement
- IIC Reimbursement after successful completion of 60 days of employment
Shift:
- 10-hour shift
- 8-hour shift
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What experience do you have that makes you a good fit for this position?
Experience:
- Automated fertigation systems, irrigation, or similar: 2 years (Preferred)
Location:
- Boothbay, ME 04537 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Boothbay, ME 04537 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $20