What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cultivation Tech 1 position at Tap Root Family LLC?
Overview
Join our dynamic cultivation team as a Cultivation Tech 1 and become a vital part of producing high-quality plants in a fast-paced, innovative environment. This entry-level role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in horticulture, greenhouse management, and crop production. You will support the cultivation process by assisting with plant care, irrigation, pest management, and maintaining optimal growing conditions. If you’re passionate about gardening, outdoor work, and learning about sustainable agriculture practices, this position is perfect for you!
We are committed to fostering growth and development for all team members while ensuring a safe and productive workspace.
Duties
Plant Care & Cultivation
- Perform daily plant care including watering, transplanting, pruning, topping, trellising, defoliation, staking, and harvesting.
- Assist with cloning, propagation, and vegetative plant production.
- Monitor plant health and promptly report pests, diseases, nutrient deficiencies, orenvironmental concerns.
- Mix and apply approved fertilizers, biologicals, and crop protection products according to SOPs.
- Maintain clean and organized cultivation rooms, irrigation systems, tools, and equipment.
Compliance & Documentation
- Accurately complete cultivation logs, irrigation records, sanitation logs, and crop activity records.
- Maintain compliance with NYS OCM, METRC, and company SOPs.
- Properly identify and handle cannabis inventory and plant tags.
Harvest & Facility Support
- Assist with harvest, drying, trimming, weighing, packaging preparation, and material movement.
- Support inventory counts and facility sanitation.
- Operate safely while following OSHA and company safety policies.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of cultivation areas, including greenhouse and outdoor spaces.
- Operate hand tools and gardening equipment safely for tasks such as planting, soil preparation, and landscape maintenance.
- Participate in outdoor work activities that require heavy lifting and physical stamina to ensure efficient workflow across various cultivation tasks.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Experience in horticulture, greenhouse production, agriculture, or cannabis cultivation preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to operate hand tools safely and effectively in outdoor or greenhouse settings.
- Good understanding of plant identification and basic math skills for measurements and calculations related to crop care.
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on following SOPs for consistent crop quality.
- Excellent teamwork skills with the ability to manage horticultural tasks independently when needed.
Join us in cultivating excellence!
This role offers an engaging environment where your passion for plants can flourish while supporting sustainable agricultural practices. We are dedicated to providing opportunities for growth while ensuring a safe workplace that values your contributions every step of the way.
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22