Columbia Care · 2 months ago
Cultivation Technician
Rochester, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$18/hr - $18/hr
3+ years expThe Cannabist Company is one of the most experienced cultivators and providers of cannabis products, operating across 14 U.S. jurisdictions. They are seeking a Cultivation Technician responsible for plant care throughout the cannabis growth lifecycle, including monitoring and tracking observations in compliance with state regulations.
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Responsibilities
Clone, plant, water, fertilize, and water plants, shrubs, and using hand tools and gardening tools
Harvest plants, and transplant or pot and label them
Record information about plants and plant growth
Feel plants' leaves and note their coloring to detect the presence of insects or disease
Fill growing tanks with water
Inspect plants and bud ties to assess quality. Identify pests, diseases or infestations and manage the outbreak
Clean work areas and maintain tools in accordance with sanitation standards
Check and water all plants in cultivation facility as outlined in the Daily Room-Checklist
Transplanting plants into larger containers as needed
Trimming plants in the vegetative stage and creating clones
Washing pots/trays/lights, etc. returning them to the appropriate Clean Room
Harvesting and Trimming flowering plants
Staking weak plants
Examining plants for signs of pests or disease
Possible overtime requirements based on business needs
Qualification
Required
Working knowledge of medical cannabis and cannabis-infused product production from seed to sell. Alternatively, a background in horticulture and a willingness to learn
Knowledgeable on regulations related to the Medical Use of Marijuana Program
Experience with inventory control methods
Strong interpersonal skills including listening, negotiation, and conflict management
Excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Ability to develop strong relationships and experience working with senior level executives
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships in order to gain support and achieve results both internally and externally
Ability to exercise sound judgment and problem-solving
Ability to organize and prioritize work
Possession of a Bachelor's Degree, preferably in horticulture, plant science, manufacturing or business administration OR three to five years of experience in a related position with an emphasis in an operations production/manufacturing environment
Experience must include hands-on responsibility for the full scope production activities, both operations, and analysis
Benefits
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
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Company
Columbia Care
The Cannabist Company (formerly Columbia Care) is one of the largest and most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and retailers of cannabis products and related services in the U.S.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$530.61MKey Investors
NewLake Capital Partners
2024-03-19Post Ipo Debt· $25.75M
2023-09-18Post Ipo Equity· $25M
2023-03-28Post Ipo Debt· $38.2M
Leadership Team
David Hart
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Abbott
Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-12-10
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