Cultivation Technician/Flower Lead

Who we are

Here at Vireo Health, Inc. (“Vireo”) our mission is to bring the best of technology, science, and engineering to the cannabis industry. We are a physician-led, customer-focused team of more than 500 dedicated employees creating best-in-class cannabis products and customer experiences. Vireo is proud to have one of the most diverse workforces in cannabis, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion through engaging employee outreach programs, community events, and non-profit partnerships. We are rapidly expanding nationwide, and we are looking for talented, compassionate, and dedicated people to join our team and help us grow. From Cultivation to Operations to Sales & Marketing, we are hiring people who share our vision and passion for improving people’s lives. If you are looking for a positive work environment where your contributions truly make a difference, click apply and let us learn about you!

What you will do

We are seeking an experienced and energetic Cultivation Technician Lead to join our growing dynamic team! The ideal candidate will be driven, innovative, compassionate, believe in the goodness of people and cannabis, and enjoys the one team, one dream motto! The Cultivation Technician Lead is responsible for coordinating and managing the Cultivation team and care for Vireo’s plants. This person reports directly to the Cultivation Manager.

Highlighted Responsibilities

• Assists the Cultivation Manager in organizing daily activities of the Cultivation Techs.

• Assists the Cultivation Manager in setting up and organizing daily activities for the optimal performance of the Cultivation Department.

• Reports to the Cultivation Manager on all activities within the department to review potential improvements or adjustments to operational / growth plans.

• Tends to the plants including watering, potting, training, and movement of plant material and green waste.

• Applies irrigation and fertilizers in accordance with company policy and application schedule.

• Performs regular quality assessments in all growth areas for signs of disease and/or infestation, and records data in master record.

• Ensures the cultivation team adheres to a rigorous schedule ensuring actions are done accurately and in a timely manner.

• Working with Cultivation management to ensure successful operation of assigned flower wing.

• Weekly meetings with supervisor to discuss progress of grow rooms within the assigned wing.

• Keeping all rooms in assigned wing on schedule in accordance with the cultivation master schedule.

• Overseeing and implementing all trellising, pruning, and defoliation events during the plants flower cycle.

• Lead team of techs to complete all work needed in assigned wing.

• Assign techs daily work in line with room needs.

• Ensure waste is tracked and removed daily.

• Reporting any issues or concerns to supervisor.

• Maintaining proper documentation in all logs.

• All other duties as required by the  Cultivation Tech job description.

• Other duties as assigned to ensure smooth operation of cultivation.

Qualifications

• 21 years or older.

• One year of experience in horticulture or related field required; Associates or bachelor’s degree in horticulture.

• Ability to work flexible schedule, including weekends.

• Ability to communicate effectively with employees in organization.

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Comfortable with standing and sitting for a period of time. 

• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written.

. The pay for this role starts at $25/hour and the position currently operates on a Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm schedule. Schedule is subject to change depending on the needs of the business.

EEO Statement

Vireo Health, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.