The Role The Nursery Technician is responsible for maintaining the vegetation cycle of all sustainable plants within the facility. Cannabis is a heavily regulated industry; therefore, all employees are required to follow safety and compliance regulations. Essential Functions • Caring for plants in the vegetative state in either the mom, clone or veg room. • Tasks may include transplanting, cutting clones, watering, trimming, bottoming, topping, pruning, defoliating, etc. • The ability to recognize requirements associated with the strain, growth patterns and identify anomalies within the plants. • Depending on Cultivation needs, you may need to participate in all aspects of plant maintenance. • Reporting any issues to Leadership to ensure a timely fix or solution if problems arise. • Use dexterity, coordination, and precision to perform tasks that require manual manipulation to perform plant maintenance activities including defoliation, pruning, and other activities as required. • Meet production goals while maintaining an elevated level of performance, safety, and quality. • Maintain open communication with Leadership team and co-workers. • Cleans and sanitizes all flower rooms, benches, irrigation systems, etc. to ensure cleanliness. • The ability to Interpret and follow cultivation schedules. • Follow department specific work instructions and SOP’s. Safety & Compliance • Be aware of hazards in the workspace. • Retain and understand department specific training. • Report safety incidents/ concerns and comply with follow-up actions. • Be compliant with area safety requirements, state regulations and PPE requirements. • Follow GMP, biosecurity, sanitation or other quality and compliance requirements. • Perform record keeping accurately and completely as directed by a lead or supervisor. • Maintain and calibrate tools, equipment and machinery as directed by a lead or supervisor. • Report and escalate safety & quality concerns. Working Conditions • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. • Must be able to repetitively climb ladders and/or stairs and work from elevated platforms. • Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while maintaining focus. • Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds AND must be able to do so with extreme care and caution when working with product. • Must be able to work in an environment that is 85+ degrees and 70% humidity for extended periods. • Must be able to work at heights. • Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment. • Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil). Qualifications • Associate's degree or Certifications preferred • Prior experience in manufacturing, or fast-paced environment • Ability to utilize simple math for calculations. • High focus and attention to detail. • Perform any additional tasks assigned by a manager or lead. • Prior cannabis experience not required. Additional Requirements • Must be at a minimum of 21 years of age. • Must possess valid state ID. • Must be able to obtain, and maintain, state badging requirements to work in in cannabis industry (requires background check and state review)