Green Thumb

Agriculture

NurseryTechnician

$0–0k Rock Island, Illinois, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Nursery Technician at Green Thumb. Skills: Plant care, Compliance, Safety regulations. Maintain vegetation cycle of plants. Care for plants in vegetative state”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet production goals; Maintain elevated performance; Maintain elevated safety; Maintain elevated quality

Industry & Context.

Agriculture
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Work in 85+ degrees, Work in 70% humidity, Work at heights, Exposure to allergens

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum 21 years of age, Possess valid state ID, Obtain state badging requirements, Ability to utilize simple math, High focus and attention to detail

Nice to Have

Associate's degree, Certifications preferred, Prior experience in manufacturing, Prior experience in fast-paced environment, Prior cannabis experience

What You'll Do.

Maintain vegetation cycle of plants

Care for plants in vegetative state

Recognize strain requirements

Identify growth patterns

Identify plant anomalies

Participate in plant maintenance

Report issues to Leadership

Perform tasks requiring manual manipulation

Meet production goals

Maintain elevated performance

Maintain elevated safety

Maintain elevated quality

Maintain open communication with Leadership

Maintain open communication with co-workers

Clean irrigation systems

Interpret cultivation schedules

Follow work instructions

Be aware of workspace hazards

Retain department specific training

Understand department specific training

Report safety incidents

Report safety concerns

Comply with follow-up actions

Comply with area safety requirements

Comply with state regulations

Comply with PPE requirements

Follow GMP requirements

Follow biosecurity requirements

Follow sanitation requirements

Follow quality requirements

Follow compliance requirements

Perform record keeping accurately

Perform record keeping completely

Report safety concerns

Report quality concerns

Escalate safety concerns

Escalate quality concerns

Perform repetitive motions

Work from elevated platforms

Sit for extended periods

Stand for extended periods

Carry up to 50 pounds

Balance up to 50 pounds

Work in 85+ degrees environment

Work in 70% humidity environment

Work in fast-paced environment

Work in changing environment

Work in challenging environment

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Communication with Leadership team; Communication with co-workers

Full Job Description

The Role The Nursery Technician is responsible for maintaining the vegetation cycle of all sustainable plants within the facility. Cannabis is a heavily regulated industry; therefore, all employees are required to follow safety and compliance regulations. Essential Functions Caring for plants in the vegetative state in either the mom, clone or veg room. Tasks may include transplanting, cutting clones, watering, trimming, bottoming, topping, pruning, defoliating, etc. The ability to recognize requirements associated with the strain, growth patterns and identify anomalies within the plants. Depending on Cultivation needs, you may need to participate in all aspects of plant maintenance. Reporting any issues to Leadership to ensure a timely fix or solution if problems arise. Use dexterity, coordination, and precision to perform tasks that require manual manipulation to perform plant maintenance activities including defoliation, pruning, and other activities as required. Meet production goals while maintaining an elevated level of performance, safety, and quality. Maintain open communication with Leadership team and co-workers. Cleans and sanitizes all flower rooms, benches, irrigation systems, etc. to ensure cleanliness. The ability to Interpret and follow cultivation schedules. Follow department specific work instructions and SOP’ s. Safety & Compliance Be aware of hazards in the workspace. Retain and understand department specific training. Report safety incidents/ concerns and comply with follow-up actions. Be compliant with area safety requirements, state regulations and PPE requirements. Follow GMP, biosecurity, sanitation or other quality and compliance requirements. Perform record keeping accurately and completely as directed by a lead or supervisor. Maintain and calibrate tools, equipment and machinery as directed by a lead or supervisor. Report and escalate safety & quality concerns. Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is re

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