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Cultivation Technician
full-time•Franklin
About this role
JOB SUMMARY
The Cultivation Technician is responsible for maintain the health and vitality of cannabis plants during the Flowering and Harvest stages. This hands-on role supports optimal plant development through the monitoring of plant health, implementation of canopy management techniques and the execution of harvest procedures in alignment with company protocols and compliance standards.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Plant Health Maintainenance: Monitor cannabis plants during the flowering stage to support optimal bud development, plant vitality, and overall crop quality.
- Canopy Management: Perform defoliation, pruning, trellising, and staking techniques to optimize light penetration, airflow, and bud quality throughout the flowering cycle.
- Harvest Execution: Assist with the timely and efficient harvesting of mature plants while following standard operating procedures (SOPs) to preserve product quality and consistency.
OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITES
- Identify and report signs of plant stress, nutrient deficiencies, pests, or diseases to the Cultivation Lead or Integrated Pest Management (IPM) team
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of flowering rooms, tools, and equipment to prevent contamination risk
- Follow all company policies and ensure compliance with local and state cannabis cultivation regulations
- Collaborate with team members and adhere to all safety, sanitation, and operational procedures
- Support IPM activities as needed in accordance with facility SOPs
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Must be 21 years of age or older and be able to pass a background check
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Registered Agent Card
- Comfortable working in environments with high humidity, strong plant odors, and fluctuating temperatures
- Willingness to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and to follow sanitation and safety standards
PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Strong attention to detail and high levels of patience
- Ability to troubleshoot
- Team-oriented mindset and ability to collaborate successfully across departments and roles within both cultivation and operations
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor and provisioning center operator with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania. We seek to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis industry through a premium, unmatched customer-focused retail experience. We are looking to build a world-class team that will help carry out our mission of helping to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution. We are committed to improving the quality of our patient's lives by offering unrivaled quality, consistency and meticulously curated products that satisfy our customers unique, individual needs. When it comes to customer service experience, our dispensaries will set a new standard of excellence, emphasizing health and wellness by a highly knowledgeable team. A team that is committed to our values, our people, and our communities; we are looking for people who are inspired by our vision and stay dedicated to our mission as we continuously expand.
EEO STATEMENT
Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. ("AWH") and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
What you'll do
- The Cultivation Technician maintains the health and vitality of cannabis plants during the flowering and harvest stages, supporting optimal development through monitoring and management techniques. This includes performing defoliation, pruning, trellising, and executing harvest procedures according to company protocols and compliance standards.
About Ascend Wellness Holdings
Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. (AWH) is a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator focused on producing high quality cannabis products and delivering exceptional retail experiences. With a national footprint that now encompasses 46 locations, including partner stores, AWH cultivation, manufacturing, and retail facilities across Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Maryland. Our industry leading in-house brands Ozone, Simply Herb, Effin’, High Wired, and Royale span a full spectrum of categories serving customers through both Ascend-owned dispensaries and an expansive wholesale network.
Founded in 2018, AWH is committed to elevating the cannabis industry through innovation, consistency, and responsible growth. The company operates state-of-the-art cultivation and manufacturing facilities and has built one of the most advanced digital retail ecosystems in the industry, including a best-in-class e-commerce platform and Ascend Pay, its cashless payment solution. Through The Co-Lab for Social Equity, AWH partners with equity-owned brands and community organizations to expand opportunity and reinvest in communities disproportionately impacted by prohibition. Guided by integrity and a consumer-first philosophy, Ascend’s mission is to shape the future of cannabis with quality, accessibility, and meaningful community impact.
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What does a Cultivation Technician do at Ascend Wellness Holdings?
As a Cultivation Technician at Ascend Wellness Holdings, you will: the Cultivation Technician maintains the health and vitality of cannabis plants during the flowering and harvest stages, supporting optimal development through monitoring and management techniques. This includes performing defoliation, pruning, trellising, and executing harvest procedures according to company protocols and compliance standards..
Is the Cultivation Technician position at Ascend Wellness Holdings remote?
The Cultivation Technician position at Ascend Wellness Holdings is based in Franklin, New Jersey, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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