Cannabis Head Cultivation Marijuana Grow Jobs

Title

Head of Cultivation

Purpose

The goal of the Head of Cultivation is to maximize the production of high quality marijuana at The Flower Collective’s 15,000sqft cultivation located in De Beque Colorado. The Head of Cultivation is responsible for plant health, pest/pathogen mitigation, plant nutrition, environmental controls, and scheduling and overseeing all day to day cultivation operations from cloning to harvest. The Head of Cultivation directs the Cultivation Supervisor, the IPM Specialist, Cultivation Technicians, and any other employee when performing work in the greenhouses. This position reports to the Facility Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the Cultivation Team in day to day cultivation tasks: propagation, pruning, up-potting, feeding, trellising, spraying, sanitation, harvesting etc.

• Work with other managers to oversee and train new hires. Provide employees with education and mentorship.

• Schedule and communicate labor needs with other managers (Post Harvest Manager and Facility Manager).

• Regularly survey plants to maintain early identification of pests, pathogens or other health issues. Quickly troubleshoot and address any issues.

• Optimize plant health and maximize yields by making improvements to the grow environment, nutrients, grow schedule, IPM, or other systems.

• Maintain fertigation system and environmental controls. Quickly fix any issues (this could mean coming in on days off or late at night). The Facility Manager and Cultivation Supervisor share this responsibility.

• Maintain a healthy genetic library.

• Work with Facility Manager to schedule out harvest batches in accordance with The Flower Collective’s operational needs.

• Work with Facility to maintain compliance with MED, WPS, and OSHA.

• Maintain detailed data on fertigation events, spraying, and pruning/big-leafing events.

Qualifications:

• * 5+ years of management experience at a commercial cannabis cultivation or other related cultivation.

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Agricultural Science, or other related field.

• Knowledgeable in cannabis pest and disease identification and mitigation techniques.

• Knowledgeable in cultivating in coco coir and closely evaluating the nutritional needs of cannabis.

• Proficient in maintaining, calibrating, and fixing environmental controls, fertigation, and irrigation systems.

• Experience growing in a greenhouse setting with supplemental lighting and a blackout system.

• Strong communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.

• Organized and knowledgeable with Metrc and data entry.

• Pesticide Applicators License.

• MED occupational badge

• Physically able to work with hands all day, crouch, bend over and regularly lift 50lbs

Compensation:

• Starting salary is 70k to 85k depending on experience and qualifications.

• Heath, dental, and vision insurance options available through the employer. The Flower Collective will contribute a percentage of the plan's premium.

• Paid time off accruing at a rate of 0.0875 hours PTO for every 1 hour worked. PTO accrues and rolls forward from year to year. Once 160 hours are reached in the PTO bank, no more time will accrue until PTO is used.

• Enrollment in The Flower Collective’s revenue sharing program after 1 year of continuous employment. Typically employees receive $800 - $1200 every 3 months through this program. As sales increase, this bonus increases.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• De Beque, CO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Cannabis Cultivation: 5 years (Preferred)
• Management: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• MED Badge (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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