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Job Description – Cultivation Team Member (Field & Crop Care)

About Taiana:

Taiana is an outdoor cannabis cultivator that will have “a material positive impact on our society and our environment”. How? Taiana grows all-natural, sun-kissed cannabis in the beautiful Lajas Valley of Puerto Rico. Taiana’s vision is a world where everyone has access to natural, sun-grown cannabis to enjoy all of life’s moments, becoming the brand of choice worldwide for consumers who enjoy good times, sun-drenched smiles, and the bliss of a Caribbean beach.

What will you do? As a Cultivation Team Member (Field & Crop Care) you will be a crucial component of the seed to flower process that will be highly impacted and dependent on the proper fertilization, irrigation and crop care executed by this role.

Taiana’s Cultivation Team Member is responsible for the day to day implementation of all agricultural practices needed for the healthy development of the crop life cycle to harvest; supports daily agricultural practices to ensure the standard of nutrition that are individual and unique according to the soil, the strain, the growing phase of the plant and many other factors; take readings of parameters like salinity, pH, soil moisture, soil temperature and any other key metrics; ensure the irrigation system operates in optimum conditions; support soil preparation; assist the Cultivation Manager in special projects; ensure that standards are met in accordance with parameters accordance with Taiana SOP’s.

In simple terms, you are a key contributor to the growth of a beautiful and healthy Lajas Valley sun kissed flower.

Why is this an exciting opportunity? You will work in a startup environment, grow and develop in a medicinal cannabis cultivation facility (farm) that is first of its kind in Puerto Rico. Our sun kissed flowers are grown in collaboration with Mother Nature in the beautiful Lajas Valley, and our sustainable farming principles will set us apart.

To guarantee your success, you will receive training and the tools needed to succeed as part of the Cultivation Team. Collaboration is a key element of the Taiana culture, and you will receive the support needed from key team members and leaders so that you can have a successful career in the cannabis industry.

Responsibilities:

• Executes daily field and crop care activities assigned by priority level.
• Assists in the soil and nutrient management: soil testing, analysis and amendments.
• Assist in the implementation of the crop nutrient plan.
• Completes irrigation tasks according to the irrigation schedule.
• Supports the maintenance and upkeep of department equipment.
• Enters daily crop data and key observations to the enterprise resource planning system.
• Operates farming equipment as needed.
• Monitors and maintains department inventory of fertilizers, irrigation components and special equipment, replacements, and others.
• Conducts repairs and maintenance of the irrigation, plumbing and pump system.
• Demonstrates a high level of confidentiality.
• Actively communicates with Team Leader and other team members.
• Models positive interpersonal and team working skills.
• Executes responsibilities in adherence to federal and local Puerto Rico cannabis rules and regulations, as well as policies and procedures set forth by Taiana management team.
• Collaborates and participates in special team projects as needed.

Skills & Experience:

Requirements

• Cannabis cultivation experience is not required.
• Able to obtain or already possess an Occupational Cannabis License with Puerto Rico Department of Health https://licenciacannabis.salud.gov.pr/.
• Minimum 21 years of age per Puerto Rico regulations.
• Basic proficiency with computers, smartphones or tablets.
• Able to work under exposure to outdoor conditions in tropical weather conditions: sun, high humidity, heat index, occasional wind gusts, pollen, and dust.
• Positive attitude that supports a team environment, collaboration, and respect.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Agronomy (Crop Science, Plant Science, or Horticulture) -OR- 1-2 years of hands-on cannabis agriculture experience.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Good active listening.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $12 per hour
• Company sponsored occupational license and continued education.
• Health/dental/vision plan.
• Outdoor gear for sun protection.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lajas, PR 00667: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• This is an outdoor cultivation facility, are you able to work under exposure to tropical weather conditions: sun, high humidity, heat index, occasional wind gusts, pollen, and dust?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Occupational Cannabis License with PR Department of Health (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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