Assistant Grower

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Executes the Grower’s plan according to the company’s production plan, following the type and timing of preparations, crop tending, and cleanup.
• Always vigilant for potential safety risks or unknown entry.
• Manages the growing environment for optimal plant growth through irrigation, temperature, climate, and pest & disease control systems in accordance with grower instructions.
• Trains new team members in cultivation techniques, including irrigation and pest control, while communicating needed tasks with the labor crew.
• Ensures all safety policies and strict crop‑growing practices are followed and enforced.
• Assists the Grower in establishing and maintaining a program to record crop growth data (weekly crop report, climate report, maturation report, production, etc.).
• Maintains strain and phenotype data to assist with cultivation decisions.
• Coordinates planting activities with the Operations Department.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Grower.
• Conducts quality evaluations on greenhouse work.
• Troubleshoots greenhouse and irrigation issues.
• Completes required modules (Introduction Horticulture and Water Introduction) within the first six months and continues with Priva modules every six months thereafter.

• Advanced, comprehensive knowledge of cannabis, including genetics and strain types.
• In‑depth knowledge of large‑scale, commercial cannabis cultivation, covering crop rotation management, nutrient requirements, grow mediums, light requirements, and environmental control.
• Competency in the use of climate computer controls.
• Knowledge of the entire cannabis growth cycle and its requirements.
• Expertise in current industry best practices and new techniques, including high‑yield recipes, controlled stress environments, lighting systems, and setups.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both English and Spanish‑speaking team members.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Proficient in reading and writing.

• Self‑starter with minimal supervision, capable of working independently and in a team environment.
• Requires a minimum 40‑hour work week.
• Willingness to work weekends and nights.

• Ability to work in greenhouse conditions with high humidity and varying temperatures and reasonable moisture exposure.
• Ability to lift and move up to 15–50 pounds occasionally.
• Capacity to balance, reach, grasp, climb a step stool or ladder, crouch, and lift product above shoulders when required.
• Ability to remain on feet while performing job responsibilities.
• Requirement to wear an N95 mask.

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent basic reading and writing skills.
• Minimum of two years of agriculture or equivalent company experience.
• Willingness to travel as needed, with a clean DMV record required.

The Assistant Grower position is responsible for assisting the Grower in the management of cannabis growing operations for Glass House Farms. This person also manages the proper care of the greenhouse, applying principles and practices of cannabis cultivation, propagation, and pest and disease control as directed by the Head Grower.