Cultivation Lead

JOB SUMMARY The Cultivation Lead reports directly to the Cultivation Manager and is responsible for leading a team of up to 12 Cultivation Technicians to ensure plant health, quality, and productivity throughout the cultivation process.

This role provides daily guidance, training, and oversight to the cultivation team while supporting the successful execution of cultivation activities.

The Cultivation Lead performs all duties in compliance with company policies, state regulations, and established cultivation procedures.

Work is performed in a cultivation environment with regular exposure to cannabis plants, cannabis-related odors, pollen, dust, and varying temperatures, humidity levels, and lighting conditions typical of commercial cultivation operations.

Pay: $22.50/hour Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 6:45 AM-7:15 PM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Team Leadership: Leading cultivation technicians and associates working in the cultivation phase, providing training, maintaining a schedule, and performance feedbackOversee Cultivation Operations: Manage the cultivation rooms, ensuring optimal environmental conditions (light, humidity, temperature) for plant development Canopy Management: Perform defoliation, pruning, trellising, and staking techniques to optimize light penetration, airflow, and bud quality throughout the flowering cycle Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all activities comply with state regulations and company SOPs, including METRC tracking and inventory control OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITES Plant Health Monitoring: Identify and report issues such as pests, nutrient deficiencies, or diseases during the cultivation stageHarvest Coordination: Plan and execute harvests, ensuring proper timing and techniques to maximize yield and qualityData Analysis: Track team performance metrics and adjust cultivation strategies accordinglyAdditional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS Must be 21 years of age or older and be able to pass a background checkMust be eligible to obtain and maintain a State Registered Agent CardMust have high school diploma or GED equivalentComfortable working in environments with high humidity, strong plant odors, and fluctuating temperaturesAbility to work safely at elevated heights, including climbing ladders and using hand tools as neededWillingness to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and to follow sanitation and safety standards PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS 1+ years of experience in commercial cultivation or commensurate experienceStrong knowledge of plant biology and flowering cyclesExcellent organizational and communication skillsAbility to take initiative and exercise sound judgment PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Drop Down Selection 1.

Sitting Occasionally 18.

Lifting 2.

Standing Continuously 10 lbs.

or less Occasionally 3.

Walking Continuously 11 to 25 lbs.

Frequently 4.

Bending Over Continuously 26 to 50 lbs.

Occasionally 5.

Crawling Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs.

Not Applicable 6.

Climbing O...