Assistant Head Grower

Role

We’re looking for a true team player who is passionate about the cannabis industry to serve as Assistant Head Grower for our operations. In this role, you’ll help provide big‑picture direction and leadership to our grow team, and you’ll play a key role in ensuring our facilities are up to snuff when it comes to safety measures and GTI’s operating standards.

This role is for someone who loves to keep open channels of communication and triple‑check every detail of daily operations as much as they love plant life!

• Partner with Head Grower to execute assigned grow operations and projects
• Direct work with the Grow Team and ensure the team works at and above GTI Grow Team expectations
• Manage, supervise, and direct the activities of assigned staff; make recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, termination, or advancement of employees; assign work and monitor progress; guide, train, and develop employees through professional growth
• Direct and assist management of grow schedules, personnel, and quality assurance practices
• Assure compliance with local, state, and federal licensing requirements
• Accurate data entry in inventory tracking systems
• On‑call to respond to emergency situations at any time, covering scheduling issues, vacant shifts, facility issues, or human resources requirements
• Other duties as assigned

• Associate’s Degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, related science, or 5+ years in a production agriculture environment
• 2+ years of commercial cultivation experience
• Proven experience overseeing aspects of professional production environments including equipment handling, production operations, processing and execution
• Knowledge of growing methods including micronutrients, beneficial bacteria, and nutrient implementation
• Knowledge of plant diseases, insects, and fungi, and plant treatment options
• Strong knowledge of plant varieties with high yield and/or disease and insect resistant characteristics
• Cannabis growing experience preferred, not required
• Highly motivated, self‑directed, innovative, and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness
• Adapts and thrives in a demanding, start‑up, fast‑paced environment
• Possesses a high level of critical thinking
• Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including handling confidential information
• Must understand and comply with GTI rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Must have a solid understanding of medical marijuana laws and have a pursuit to further their understanding and knowledge of the industry and the laws

• Must pass any and all required background checks
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be approved by the D.O.A. to receive an Agent badge

• Regularly required to perform grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions
• Physical demands: may be required to stand and/or walk for extended periods; must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 50 pounds (200 pounds with assistance)
• Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil)