Lead Cultivator - Indoor Cannabis

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Cultivator to take the reins on our day-to-day cultivation operations and drive consistent, premium-quality yield across a 500 plant facility. This is a pivotal role for a proven leader who can bring precision, initiative, and passion to every stage of the growing process — from irrigation and environmental controls to team leadership — while working closely with, and under the direction of, our established team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cultivation activities across all phases of growth — vegetative, flowering, and harvest — with efficiency and precision
• Follow and enforce our established standard operating procedures (SOPs) precisely across all aspects of the indoor growing operation
• Oversee irrigation management systems, ensuring proper watering schedules and nutrient delivery tailored to crop needs
• Monitor and adjust environmental control systems (temperature, humidity, lighting, airflow) to optimize plant health and growth
• Conduct regular crop inspections to identify pests, diseases, or nutrient deficiencies, and manage integrated pest management (IPM) strategies
• Perform and oversee cultivation tasks including pruning, trimming, training, defoliation, and harvesting to a high quality standard
• Maintain accurate records of feeding schedules, environmental data, pest treatments, plant counts, and harvest yields
• Ensure full compliance with state licensing requirements, safety regulations, and company policy at all times
• Direct and delegate tasks to support staff while remaining hands-on in daily grow operations
• Troubleshoot issues with irrigation systems and environmental controls, collaborating with the team as needed
• Identify and drive opportunities to improve yield quality, consistency, and operational efficiency

Qualifications

• 10 years of hands-on cultivation experience required
• Proven experience successfully managing or working within a 500 plant commercial cultivation operation
• Strong working knowledge of irrigation systems, environmental control systems, and crop production techniques
• Ability to follow established SOPs closely and consistently, along with familiarity with plant pest identification and integrated pest management strategies
• Demonstrated leadership ability, with experience managing horticultural teams in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail and a genuine commitment to producing premium-quality product
• Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to take direction as well as lead effectively within a close-knit, team-oriented environment
• A positive, enthusiastic attitude and strong interpersonal skills
• High degree of reliability, consistency, and work ethic — someone committed to putting in the work
• Physical ability to perform hands-on cultivation tasks and lift as needed
• Flexibility to accommodate the scheduling demands of active grow cycles
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must pass a background check with no felony record

What We Offer

• An established, fully compliant operation with infrastructure already in place
• A supportive, tight-knit team environment built on mutual respect
• A workplace that values initiative, professionalism, and dedication

Join us as a Lead Cultivator where your expertise will cultivate excellence! We are committed to fostering a safe, innovative environment that values your skills in horticulture while offering opportunities for growth within the industry.

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20