Cultivation Tech
Summary
Hands-on work with cannabis plants from clone to harvest in a climate-controlled facility, including plant care, harvesting, sanitation, and METRC tracking. Must be 21+ and lift 60 lbs; rotating shifts may be required.
Highlights
- Benefits
- Health, dental, vision
- Shift
- Rotating shifts may be required
- Experience
- Cannabis, horticulture, or agriculture preferred
- Physical Requirements
- Lift up to 60 lbs regularly
- Type
- Full-Time
- Age Requirement
- 21+ years old
- Employee Discount
- Employee product discounts
- Team Size
- 5-10 cultivation staff
Job description
Are you passionate about plant care and excited to grow a career in the cannabis industry? DACUT is seeking dedicated Cultivation Technicians to join our professional grow team. This is a hands-on role in a high-quality, regulated cultivation environment where attention to detail, teamwork, and a strong work ethic are essential.
About the Role
- Hands-on cultivation position in a state-licensed cannabis facility. You'll work directly with plants through their entire lifecycle—from clone to harvest—in a climate-controlled grow environment.
- What You'll Do:
- Daily Plant Care
- Feed, water, and prune plants according to strain-specific schedules
- Clone plants and transplant seedlings
- Monitor and adjust environmental controls (humidity, temperature, lighting)
- Identify pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies; apply treatments
- Harvest, trim, and prepare plants for processing
- Compliance & Documentation
- Maintain cultivation logs and facility maps
- Track all plant inventory in METRC (Michigan's seed-to-sale system)
- Follow standard operating procedures for sanitation and safety
- Assist with state compliance audits
- Facility Maintenance
- Clean and sanitize grow rooms, equipment, and workspaces
- Maintain irrigation systems and growing media
- Report equipment malfunctions and safety hazards
What You Need
Required:
- 21+ years old (state requirement for cannabis work)
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and SOPs
- Comfortable with repetitive, detail-oriented tasks
- Reliable transportation and punctual attendance
Preferred:
- Previous experience in cannabis, horticulture, or agriculture
- Knowledge of plant nutrition, pest management, or hydroponics
- Familiarity with state cannabis regulations
- Physical Requirements
- Lift up to 60 lbs regularly
- Stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods
- Work in hot, humid environments (75-85°F, 60-70% humidity)
- Tolerate exposure to high-intensity grow lights
- Perform precise hand tasks (trimming, transplanting)
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting Pay: Based on experience
- Benefits (after 90 days):
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee product discounts
- Opportunities for advancement into lead or specialist roles
Work Environment
- Climate-controlled indoor grow facility
- Team-oriented environment with 5-10 cultivation staff
- Rotating shifts may be required during peak periods
- Exposure to organic pesticides, fertilizers, and plant allergens
Salary
$16 - $18 USD per hour