Lead Cultivation Technician

Position: Cultivation Lead

Department: Cultivation

Division/

Location:

Palatka, Florida

At Vireo, we’re growing something bigger than a business. With roughly 4,500 team members, over 1 million square feet of cultivation space, and more than 170 dispensaries across 10+ states, we’re one of the fastest-growing platforms in the industry. The best part is that we’re just getting started.

What sets us apart isn’t just our footprint. It’s our people. From cultivation and manufacturing to retail, corporate operations, and our expanding agribusiness ventures, every role here plays a real part in shaping where this industry goes next. We look for people with drive, a positive attitude, and a genuine desire to make a difference, and in return, we offer real opportunities to grow, contribute, and make an impact.

We’re also proud to be one of the most diverse and inclusive workplaces in cannabis. Our culture is built on collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement. This shows in how we support each other, engage with our communities, and celebrate wins together.

If you’re ready to turn your passion into a career, we’d love to have you on the team. Let’s grow the future together.

• Compensation: $15-$18.00/HR depending on experience
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance on the first of the month after you begin employment
• Competitive additional benefits including HSA, FSA, Dependable Care, and EAP services
• 11 Days of accrued PTO in addition to 2 Wellness Days & Volunteer Hours that will increase with tenure

The Cultivation Lead guides the cultivation team through all daily and weekly tasks across the department and facility, working in a timely manner and driving productivity. Reporting directly to Grow Management at our Palatka, Florida facility, this role teaches the how and why behind every crop-related task, keeps grow rooms maintained and in order, and keeps the team on track to meet quality standards and production goals.

• Lead cultivation employees in completing all daily and weekly tasks in the cultivation department
• Teach team members the how and why of all crop-related tasks
• Keep grow rooms properly maintained and in order, and notify the Manager of any needs or concerns in a timely manner
• Track inventory of consumables such as scissors, trellis, and zip ties, and report needs to the Manager promptly
• Help document workflows and work procedures, and ensure appropriate controls and audits are in place to protect data and processing integrity
• Spot deficiencies throughout the department and collaborate on solutions
• Follow all procedures provided and communicate daily production completed to the Manager
• Lead employees as a team while also working independently
• Perform other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of cannabis, industry products, strain classifications, genetics, and compliance
• Experience growing cannabis in different environments using various techniques
• Strong understanding of plant nutrients and their deficiencies
• Strong understanding of common grow room equipment, including electrical systems, lights and bulbs, timers, irrigation systems, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and plumbing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail and the ability to focus on multiple tasks and complete them on time
• Dependable, reliable, and energetic, with genuine enthusiasm for cannabis and the cannabis industry
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment
• Receptive to constructive feedback from managers to maintain quality standards and production goals
• Arrives on time every day, ready to work, and maintains the personal hygiene…