Cultivation Technician, Senior

Position Overview:

The Senior Cultivation Technician is responsible for all tasks in the garden and providing guidance/training to the cultivation team in accordance with local and district laws, regulations, and standards set by the Company. The Cultivation Technician, Senior works closely and collaboratively with facilities leadership.

Major Areas of Responsibility include:

• Perform and train the cultivation team on all the tasks in the grow including: tissue culture, cloning, transplanting, feeding plants, defoliation, super cropping, topping, flushing, foliar and preventative sprays.


• ‪Develop and execute on plant scheduling to ensure a steady state production can be maintained by the facility and project all milestones of the production environment.


• Conduct diagnostic reviews of all cultivation facilities to identify and eliminate issues with, contaminants including but not limited to, mold, powdery mildew, spider mites, root aphids, and fungus gnats. Work with the facility manager to develop a integrated pest management plan and calendar for each facility.


• ‪Research techniques to expand knowledge of individual strains, high-yield recipes, controlled stress environments, different lighting systems and set ups and the development of techniques focused on increasing and maintaining quality while reducing costs. An interest in trying new techniques and engaging in controlled experimentation with new propagation/germination techniques, soil and media blends, and forms of automation is required.


• Attention to detail and maintenance of all relevant plant “tracking” paperwork.


• Maintain a clean and organized work environment while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.


• Assist state and local government officials and law enforcement with inventory, sales and compliance audits.

Minimum Qualifications (Skills, Knowledge & Abilities):

• Two years of experience in a position with horticulture responsibilities.


• Thorough understanding of state and local medical marijuana regulations and how they apply to cultivation operations.


• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.


• Effective time- management and ability to multi-task.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing and challenging environment.


• Must have extensive knowledge on soil growing methods including micronutrients, beneficial bacteria and nutrient implementation.


• Expert knowledge of plant diseases, insects, fungi treating them.


• Working knowledge in container systems with soil as well as understanding temperature and humidity manipulation.


• Must have comprehensive knowledge of strains and a mastery of medicinal implementation and administration. May not have a violent felony conviction or drug related offense.

Pay: $19.00-$21.00/hr

FLSA status: Non-exempt

Reports to: Cultivation Supervisor

Additional Abilities Required:

• The job requires physical activity, including prolonged standing, repetitive bending, climbing, and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds (or more with a coworker). Good visual acuity, hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and ability to perform repetitive motions with accuracy is required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


• Note: Nothing in this job description restricts the company’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made in appropriate circumstances to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

About The Cannabist Company:

The Cannabist Company, formerly known as Columbia Care, is one of the most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and providers of cannabis products and related services, with licenses in 12 U.S. jurisdictions. The Company operates 81 facilities including 64 dispensaries and 17 cultivation and manufacturing facilities, including those under development. Columbia Care, now The Cannabist Company, is one of the original multi-state providers of cannabis in the U.S. and now delivers industry-leading products and services to both the medical and adult-use markets. In 2021, the Company launched Cannabist, its retail brand, creating a national dispensary network that leverages proprietary technology platforms. The company offers products spanning flower, edibles, oils and tablets, and manufactures popular brands including dreamt, Seed & Strain, Triple Seven, Hedy, gLeaf, Classix, Press, and Amber. For more information, please visit www.cannabistcompany.com.

Recognized for its comprehensive benefits, ongoing training opportunities and commitment to diversity and equity inclusion both internally and with external vendors, The Cannabist Company has earned a spot on mg Magazine’s America’s Top Cannabis Industry Employers list.

The Cannabist Company provides full-time employees with an excellent benefits and compensation package including but not limited to competitive wages, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, 401K with company match, multiple health plan choices, dental, vision, pet and life insurances, 100% paid short-term disability, optional long-term disability insurance and more!

Background Investigation:

As a condition of employment, all Cannabist Company employees are required to submit to a background check.Employment decisions, in compliance with state law, arebased on an employee’s background report at the time of hire.Employees have a duty to report any changes in their background to the Market Director or Vice President, Operations as soon as the employee is aware of the event.