What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursery Technician position at Pure Options?
About Us: Pure Brands operates dispensaries, cultivates cannabis, manufactures quality products, and has developed multiple product brands statewide. With both retail and wholesale operations, we’re shaping the future of cannabis in Michigan by combining quality, innovation, and creativity. We strive for excellence by hiring exceptional performers that can contribute to a fast paced, fun, and inspiring work environment and we are looking for a full-time Nursery Technician to join the team.
Job Summary:
The PG Group Nursery Plant Technician reports to the Nursery Manager to carry out and oversee the day-to-day operations and tasks of the Cannabis production cycle through hands on agricultural and custodial work. They should be able to effectively follow direction and instruction from Supervisors and perform their duties in a timely and efficient manner.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Keep organized records of all activities performed as designated by their supervisor.
- Execute various cultivation related techniques precisely and consistently.
- Assist in Irrigation/feeding, transplanting, moving plants, cloning, and preparing plants for transport.
- Conduct plant maintenance including pruning and training plants under direction of Nursery Manager.
- Apply IPM treatments as assigned by the Nursery Manager.
- Follow established SOP’s to maintain proper workplace sanitation.
- Perform general maintenance of all equipment including calibration and the detection and reporting of equipment issues.
- Follow established SOP’s and Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) under guidance of Nursery Manager.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Alert the Nursery Manager of any indication of potential pest or plant health problems.
- Collect and submit plant samples for inspection by Nursery Manager to identify pests or plant health issues.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Operate with integrity and honesty.
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Ability to perform grasping, carrying, sitting, standing, bending, squatting and repetitive motions
- Must be able to lift, push and carry up to 50 pounds
- Able to reach above shoulder, balance and have the motor abilities to operate tools
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1-2 years of horticulture experience preferred, but not required.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of standing and/or sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Compensation starts at $16.00 per hour
PG Group, LLC., PG Manufacturing, LLC., Pure Options and its affiliates, including its retail, cultivation, and processing operations, is an at-will employer. Either an Associate or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any or no reason, with or without cause or notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have reliable transportation?
- Are you at least 21 years of age?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16