Key Points
- The Propagation Technician is responsible for supporting the cultivation team with early growth stages of cannabis plants.
- Primary responsibilities include monitoring plant health, preparing cuttings, maintaining records, and ensuring cleanliness in the propagation area.
- Job requirements include at least 1 year of experience in cannabis cultivation, physical ability to lift heavy objects, and knowledge of environmental factors.
- Ascend Wellness Holdings is a vertically integrated cannabis company seeking to build a world-class team committed to shaping the future of the cannabis industry.
Ascend Wellness
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AWH is a U.S. multi-state operator in seven states including Illinois, Michigan, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland.
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JOB SUMMARY
The Propagation Technician is responsible for supporting the cultivation team in the early growth stages of cannabis plants, from tending to stock plants to ensuring cuttings are healthy and ready for further cultivation. This role involves hands-on work in a controlled environment, requiring a detail-oriented approach to ensure consistent quality and adherence to regulatory and company standards.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES
- Monitor and maintain the health of the mother plant stock with daily watering assessments, defoliation, pruning, transplanting, and record keeping
- Take and prepare cuttings for cloning from healthy mother plants
- Keep detailed records of propagation watering, rooting levels, plant health, and success rates
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of propagation area, tools, and equipment
- Monitor and maintain ideal growing temperature, humidity, lighting, and soil conditions
- Work closely with other cultivation staff to coordinate schedules, share insights, and support cultivation goals
- Follows standard operating procedures for assigned tasks and projects and follows all safety protocols
- Assist with tracking and managing propagation supplies, such as cloning gel, trays, pots, soil, and other consumables
- Ensure adherence to all local, state, and federal regulations related to cannabis cultivation and processing
- Perform other duties as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- At least 1 year of experience in cannabis cultivation, nursery, or greenhouse environment
- Physical ability to lift 25-50 lbs and perform repetitive tasks
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment (e.g., bending, lifting, standing)
- Attention to detail and strong organizational and record-keeping skills
- Understanding of environmental factors like humidity, lighting, and nutrients
- Comfortable working in controlled environments with specialized lighting, equipment, and temperatures ranging from 70-85°F and humidity ranging from 60-80% RH
- Knowledge of plant biology, cloning techniques, and cultivation best practices
- Compliance with local and state cannabis regulations (may require background checks or licensing).
- High school diploma or equivalent (required); coursework in horticulture or plant sciences is a plus.
- This role may require flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, depending on the needs of the cultivation team.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
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, LLC 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.
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