Job Description: General Nursery Laborer/Horticulture Specialist
Requirements/Essential Functions:
• Working knowledge of growing techniques which include germination, cloning and transplantation of varies types of cannabis plants and components.
• The understand of the general responsibilities of a marijuana nursery and its …show more content…
overall upkeep, which include the sowing, weeding, thinning, transplanting, moving and watering of plants watering and basic lighting applications, potting, shipping and loading of plants.
• The general upkeep and maintenance of plants which include the identification and alleviation of plant pest and other perils and to be able to identify ills and diseased plants as well.
• To be able to understand and follow CVD and Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) protocols.
• To be able to manage and care for marijuana plants, while also maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
Competencies:
• Communicate Proficiently
• Able to manage time, work efficiently and accurately
• Self-directed, well organized detail-oriented, strong problem solving and decision makes ability.
• Flexible and team oriented and collaborative with good communication skills.
• Must be a dexterous and a very open-minded and adaptable individual.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
Position requires employee to work inside in a warehouse that is controlled as well as greenhouses and growing atmosphere.
Physical Demands
This position requires the employee to be able be to lift up to 65 pounds as well as to be able to maneuver between growing tables and slants that are approximately 24 inches apart. In addition, the employee will be required to be able to carry 15-20 pounds on some occasions repeatedly the length of warehouse or the greenhouse.
Position Type
This is a full-time and the standard workday and work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. and some weekend work may be required and requested.
Travel
No travel is expected with this position.
Required Education and Experience
Certified Cannabis Specialist
License
Bachelor’s Degree in Horticultural or Technical Certification a plus but not required.
Preferred Education and Experience
Nursery, greenhouse, landscaping, or agricultural experience in the marijuana industry or other alternative healthcare organizations.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Selected candidate must complete a criminal record background check, a drug screening check and a Live-Scan