Cultivation Technician/Post Harvest Associate

About Us

Hamilton Farms is a licensed cannabis cultivation facility known for producing premium, craft-quality flower with a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and community. We’re a team of passionate cultivators, processors and professionals dedicated to excellence in every part of our operation — from seed to sale.

Position Summary

The Cultivation Technician is responsible for executing daily plant care and cultivation operations to ensure healthy, high-quality cannabis production. This role supports all phases of the plant life cycle including propagation, vegetative growth, flowering, harvesting, and sanitation while maintaining compliance with state regulations and company standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Compensation: $20-$23/hr, based on experience.

Benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Sick Leave (PSL).

Key Responsibilities

Plant Care & Cultivation

• Perform transplanting, pruning, trellising, defoliation, and canopy management.

• Monitor plant health and identify pests, diseases, or nutrient deficiencies.

• Assist with irrigation, fertigation, and nutrient preparation.

• Support IPM protocols and document findings.

Harvest & Post-Harvest

• Assist in harvesting, weighing, and tracking biomass.

• Perform trimming, bucking, and preparation for drying/curing.

• Follow contamination prevention and hygiene standards.

Facility Operations

• Clean and sanitize grow rooms, tools, and equipment.

• Clean fertigation tanks and drain daily during mornings.

Compliance & Safety

• Follow all state cannabis regulations and company SOPs.

• Maintain confidentiality and chain of custody.

• Adhere to workplace safety and PPE requirements.

• Must be able to obtain required state cannabis ID at time of hire and submit personal information for background check and fingerprinting.

• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

• Willingness to learn and follow procedures.

Preferred

• Previous cannabis cultivation or agricultural experience.

• Knowledge of plant nutrition, IPM, or hydroponic/soil systems.

• Experience with METRC (or similar tracking systems), inventory software (preferred), Excel, and Google spreadsheets.

• A reference letter or contact information is encouraged but not required.

Skills & Traits

• Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic.

• Team-oriented and good communication.

• Passion for plant health and quality.

• Organized and process-driven.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting throughout shifts

• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in warm, humid environments.

• Exposure to plant material and grow lighting.

• Use of hand tools and PPE

Note: Work environment may include exposure to dust, fumes, odors, heights, heat, humidity and noise.

As a diversely-owned business, we are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in the recruitment, selection, or advancement of employees on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, creed, age, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation, or on any other basis prohibited by law.

We are dedicated to creating an equal opportunity workplace and encourage women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with past drug convictions to apply. Must be 21 or older.