Vegetation Technician Jobs

Department: Cultivation

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Riverbank, CA

Reporting To: Vegetation Lead Technician

Compensation: $15.00 - $17.00 / hour

Description

Aeriz is searching for a full-time Vegetation Technician for our state-of-the-art indoor aeroponic cannabis production facility in Riverbank, CA. The successful candidate will possess a passion for horticulture, excellent interpersonal skills, experience leading others, and strong cannabis knowledge with a willingness to continually learn more about the subject.

The Vegetation Technician aids in the production, maintenance, and health of all plants by performing tasks assigned by the veg lead technician in a large-scale facility. The technician is responsible for plant quality, upkeep, and overall efficiency of cultivation operations, including performing all tasks needed throughout the vegetative cycle of the grow to ensure development and evolution of quality products. This role will report directly to the Vegetation Lead Technician and work on-site at our facility in Riverbank, CA.

Responsibilities

• Perform proper plant maintenance, such as labeling, defoliation, pest, and disease control in main veg areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Vegetation Lead Technician.
• Perform irrigation tasks as outlined by lead and/or manager.
• Move plants in an orderly and accurate fashion, spacing plants accordingly.
• Assist with nursery room maintenance, watering and fertilizing plants, and transplant.

Qualifications

• Extended time standing, walking, bending, reaching, stretching, and climbing.
• Able to successfully register as an agent in state's cannabis commission.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and authorized to work in the United States.
• This position occasionally requires the extended and repetitive use of hand tools, such as scissors or shears, in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.
• Close visual focus required.
• Must adhere to all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.
• May require working at heights up to or exceeding 10 feet.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for a distance of 100 feet.
• Able to show great verbal communication skills.
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Casual dress code