Cultivation Assistant

About Garden Greens:

Garden Greens, LLC (GG, LLC) is one of New Jersey’s premiere cannabis cultivators, with a longstanding legacy of producing agriculture at scale in the Garden State since 1919. In every facet of our business, we maintain our relationship with cannabis as a force for good. We commit to professionalism, integrity, respect, and high standards of productivity. Garden Greens requires a diverse team of exceptional individuals to meet our objectives and achieve our goals.

Summary of Position:

Assist in all aspects of large-scale commercial cannabis (legal) cultivation; maintain a high degree of work safety, timeliness, responsiveness to plant needs, professionalism, and integrity; work well with support staff; follow direction/instruction as set forth by the Cultivation Manager; maintain standards of productivity and quality as set forth by the company; demonstrate understanding and skills for creative problem solving and interpersonal conflict resolution in the workplace, and critical thinking as relevant to the job.

Job Duties include, but are not limited to:

Perform all cultivation tasks including:

Maintaining a clean and organized working environment.

Managing plant schedules and organization.

Maintaining garden needs on a daily, weekly, monthly, and harvest batch basis.

Maintaining a consistent harvest/production schedule for multiple cultivars in multiple flowering environs.

Cloning and propagation.

Blending soils and soilless mediums.

Brewing and maintaining compost teas as appropriate to plant cycles & plant needs.

Transplanting.

Nutrient Recipes and reservoir maintenance.

Feeding plants.

Defoliation and general canopy maintenance.

Super-cropping and topping (coppicing).

Transitioning from vegetative to flowering.

Screen of green trellising (weaving the plants into flowering environs)

Monitoring EC (ppm) & pH levels in both nutrient reservoirs & planted media.

Foliar feeding and preventative sprays.

Monitoring and maintaining ideal CO2 enrichment.

Drying and Curing.

Trimming

Waste disposal

Tracking and tagging plants for inventory and identification purposes.

Develop & Demonstrate knowledge and/or implementation of:

Organic & inorganic pesticide use (when necessary)

Pests and pathogens associated with cannabis cultivation.

Integrated pest management (fostering symbiotic relationships within planted environs to prevent pathogens and pests).

Best sustainable cultivation management practices whenever possible.

Basic plumbing and drainage.

Basic electrical (ex: 120v vs. 208/240, etc.).

Troubleshooting cultivation equipment failure.

A wide array of cannabis strains and their particular medical uses.

Starting plants from seed and identifying males vs. female plants.

The recognition of, prevention of, and response to hermaphroditic plant organs.

Supplies and Inventory Management

Assist Lead Cultivator in maintaining inventory for all cultivation related supplies including, but not limited to soil/soilless media, geopots, nutrients, compost tea ingredients, ph. adjusters, media rinsing agents, water filters, etc.

Performance Requirements:

Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends, holidays and events, when needed.

Knowledge of cannabis strains and genetics, growing practices and the medicinal effects of Cannabis.

Ability to maintain plants and product accurately and efficiently.

Ability to collect and record accurate production data.

Ability to exercise initiative, problem-solving and decision-making.

Ability to communicate clearly, honestly and effectively with staff, management and community members in all situations.

Ability to perceive and meet the needs of the team with moderate direction.

Ability to maintain high standards in a fast paced, constantly evolving environment.

Knowledge of logic arithmetic to make calculations.

Skill in computer systems, programs and applications.

High level of patience and flexibility.

Ability to adapt to a changing industry and an expanding organization.

Basic understanding of Federal, State and Local laws, including OSHA compliance.

Maintain a current medical Cannabis physician recommendation.

Time Commitment

It is the responsibility of the Cultivation Assistant to communicate and schedule with the Cultivation Manager, as well as supporting staff, to maintain a healthy sustainable balance between time on duty and time away from work. That said, given the slightly unpredictable and demanding nature of the job, the assistant cultivator is expected to be responsive should the gardens require assistance beyond the normal expectation of time onsite.

Typical Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a busy medical Cannabis nursery facility and/or operations/finishing area. The greenhouse facility can be loud due to fans and filtration systems, fluctuating between extreme cold and hot temperatures. Employees will be exposed to the normal chemicals found in a crop production facility (i.e. fertilizers) and must use proper protective wear when outlined by specific Safety Data Sheets. Work may be stressful at times and may include dealing with difficult people and/or law enforcement. Based on plant needs and harvest schedules employees may be expected to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends, holidays, and/or events.

Maintaining a Culture of Safety, Excellence, and Symbiotic Relations

Awardees of this position are expected to be intimately familiar with all aspects of the AED Cultivation Plan, which includes standard operating procedures, safety measures & protocol, and the establishment of symbiotic relationships with all human and vegetal relations in the workplace.

ADA Statement:

You must be able to perform all the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. If you need accommodations during the application/interview/hiring process, please reach out to our HR team at [email protected]

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive work environment. Our goal is to be comprised of a diverse workforce that is representative, at all levels, of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin protected veterans’ status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

GG, LLC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a collaborative work environment in an emerging market. The job description is representative of typical duties and responsibilities for the position, and it is not all-inclusive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the company to fluctuate with business needs.