Cultivation Technician

Cannabis Cultivation Technician

Viridian Staffing's client is looking for temporary cultivation techs to help with a cannabis garden located 60 minutes northwest of Worcester, Massachusetts. The assignment is expected to start in mid-April and could convert to a permanent opportunity for workers who meet or exceed performance expectations.

Work shift:

approximately 6:00am - 3:30pm, Monday-Friday.

Founded in 2013, Viridian Staffing is the original staffing, recruiting, and HR consulting firm solely dedicated to organizations in and supporting the commercial, medical, and industrial cannabis/hemp industry. As a cultivation tech, you will be focused on assisting head growers and assistant growers with a variety of tasks with the cannabis plants in an indoor grow environment. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to manicuring, monitoring, pruning, watering, planting, trimming, cleanliness, and efficiency of production area.

You may also get the opportunity to learn how to apply nutrients and pest management methodologies. You must have the ability to wear an N95 mask while around cannabis product and be around plant pollen for an 8-hour period of time. You bring with you the ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment. You are known for your effective time-management skills, ability to multi-task, and are always able to arrive on time and willing to give 100%.

You also have the ability to sit, stand, kneel, twist and lift plants and equipment up to 50 pounds for extended periods of time.

Requirements:
Massachusetts state law requires anyone working for a licensed cannabis company to be 21 years of age or older. Must be eligible to work for a licensed cannabis company in the state of Massachusetts. Reliable transportation and ability to arrive on time. Ability to stand, sit, kneel, twist and lift up to 50 pounds for extended periods of time. Exceptional attention to detail.

Ability to take direction, have a growth mindset, and work in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude. Ability to be around plant materials up to 8 hours. At least two professional references able to speak to your great work ethic.

Pay range: $17.50/hour. Viridian Enterprises LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Viridian does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at recruiting at