Cultivation Technician

Job description

At Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation, our mission is to create the highest quality medicine that changes people’s lives. We stand beside all who believe in safe, legal and effective access to this powerful medicine. As fellow Texans, we see this as our responsibility to take care of our neighbors. Our vision is to transform Texas through the power and the truth of medical cannabis. We work alongside physicians and their patients with current qualifying conditions to supply prescription cannabis that can change lives. The Cultivation Technician supports day-to-day cultivation operations at Texas Original’s production facility. This role is responsible for executing assigned cultivation tasks across all plant life-cycle stages, including propagation, vegetative growth, flowering, and harvesting. The Cultivation Technician follows established SOPs, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements to ensure healthy plant development, accurate recordkeeping, and a clean, compliant cultivation environment. This is a hands-on role requiring attention to detail, physical stamina, and a commitment to quality and safety. **This department operates Sunday - Saturday, requiring full week availability.** **This position will be 40 hours/week with two scheduled days off back to back.** ### Essential Functions: - Perform daily cultivation activities including seeding/cloning, propagation, transplanting, irrigation, fertigation, canopy management, pruning, defoliation, trellising, IPM support, and harvest tasks in accordance with SOPs and supervisor direction. - Assist with harvest and post-harvest activities including plant take-down, bucking, grinding, drying, curing, and material transfers. - Monitor plant health and report signs of pests, disease, nutrient deficiencies, or environmental stress to supervisors. - Support IPM programs through scouting, sanitation, and approved treatment applications as directed. - Maintain cleanliness and organization of cultivation rooms, greenhouses, equipment, tools, and work areas. - Clean and sanitize cultivation equipment, rooms, and surfaces according to established sanitation schedules. - Follow all safety protocols, PPE requirements, fire safety procedures, and regulatory guidelines at all times. - Accurately complete required cultivation documentation including plant counts, environmental logs, batch records, and other required records. - Work collaboratively with the cultivation team to meet daily and weekly production goals. ### Additional Responsibilities: - May need to work flexible schedules as crop planning dictates including weekends or holidays. - Participate in process improvement initiatives as needed. - Assist with basic equipment setup, teardown, and preventative maintenance tasks. - Support R&D trials or pilot programs under supervision. - Perform other duties as assigned to support cultivation, greenhouse, or facility operations. ### What You’ll Need to Succeed: - Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, Horticulture, or related field or relevant experience. - 1–2 years of hands-on experience in commercial cannabis cultivation, propagation, greenhouse, or related agricultural setting. - Ability to follow SOPs, work instructions, and verbal directions. - Ability to work independently throughout the day in accordance with instructions. - Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and cleanliness. - Must be at least 21 years of age. - Ability to obtain and maintain a valid state-issued TCUP badge. - Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. - Familiarity with plant tracking software and standard cultivation tools and equipment a plus. - Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in variable environmental conditions (heat, humidity, PPE).