Cultivation Technician in Lake Wales, FL

Do you have what it takes to be a part of an industry leading cannabis company? We are GrowHealthy – a company dedicated to delivering the best products and services possible to the patients of Florida and are looking for Cultivators to join our team.

GrowHealthy Holdings, LLC and its family of companies are positioned to become one of Florida’s largest and most trusted chains of medical marijuana companies. Working hand-in-hand with state & local governments, the GrowHealthy brand features company-grown, tested, safe and effective medical marijuana products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Perform all required duties in the Cultivation Department, including the following areas of production: inventory management, plant breeding, cloning, transplanting, feeding plants, defoliation, cropping, topping, flushing, foliar and preventative sprays
  • Maintain accurate daily activity records and operation logs
  • Follow GrowHealthy policies and procedures
  • Insect detection, identification techniques, and general crop scouting
  • Oversee cleanliness and organization of all equipment present within the grow area
  • Communicate effectively with supervisors, contractors, and co-workers
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment
  • Must adhere to scheduled work hours (punctuality and attendance) Must stay current and adhere to all policy and regulations of the Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use.
  • Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to perform the following physical tasks: sitting, standing, stooping, stretching, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, performing repetitive motions, and carrying boxes
  • Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. and push/pull up to 100 lbs.
  • Ability to stand on concrete floor for up to 8 hours a day
  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • Must be able to pass a Florida Department of Law Enforcement Level 2 Background Screening
  • Must be able to work in a cultivation environment with varying temperatures, humidity, and moderate to loud noise levels
  • Skills / Knowledge
  • High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
  • Degree in Biology, Horticulture, or Applied Science desirable, but not necessary
  • Excellent computer, mathematic, language, and reasoning skills
  • Knowledge and familiarity with Cannabis a plus, but not required
  • Knowledge of container systems with soil and hydro, as well as an understanding of temperature and humidity manipulation, a plus
  • Knowledge of plant diseases, insects and fungi, as well as organic plant treatment options, a plus
  • Ability to perform manual labor tasks required for the proper management of a large-scale grow facility
  • Experience in marijuana cultivation preferred, but not required

Equal Employment Opportunity:

GrowHealthy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, GrowHealthy complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

GrowHealthy expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Outdoor Cannabis Cultivation Assistant in Florida

Everyone is welcome here. Each of us is unique, and that’s what makes us amazing. We believe in inclusiveness and celebrating each person’s individuality, because there’s power in bringing people with different points of view and life experiences together. So, bring yourself and your best ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO). All applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

Because when we feel safe and comfortable being ourselves, there’s no limit to what we can achieve.

IN A NUTSHELL…

Parallel is one of the largest privately held, vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis companies in the world, owning and operating dispensaries in five markets; Florida (Surterra Wellness), Massachusetts (NETA), Pennsylvania (Goodblend), Nevada (The Apothecary Shoppe) and Texas (Surterra Wellness). If you enjoy companies that are growing, moving fast, facing unique challenges and constantly challenging ourselves to achieve more, then Parallel is for you. We work hard, we lean on each other, and we are passionate about a pretty ambitious vision… pioneering a new paradigm of what well-being can be for all people, everywhere. For more information, visit www.liveparallel.com.

The Cultivation Assistant (Outdoor Grow) assists our cannabis outdoor growing operation. This team is frequently performing all the growing steps with our outdoor cannabis plants. This includes tending to the plants during the whole growing process within our greenhouse facilities. This role is exposed to many physical conditions, including lifting throughout the duration of the shift. This role is also exposed to extreme hot and humid environments throughout the duration.

What You Will Be Doing as a Cultivation Assistant

Responsible for the turnover of plants including all aspects of propagation, plant destruction and preparing plants for the plant’s life cycle.
Participates in inventory activities. Effectively participates in the crop work: watering, fertilizing, pruning and for the production and delivery of vegetative cuttings
Growing inspections of plants and greenhouses to ensure they are being maintained according to growth cycle.
Sanitation, trimming, pruning, harvesting, receiving, and shipping plants between life cycles.
Routine daily work responsibilities to ensure production, sanitation, inventory control and general labor support as required.
Maintain an immaculate greenhouse at all times, including weekly cleaning and sanitation.

Experience And Skills You’ll Bring

Age 21 or over (Required)
High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
Valid Government-Issued Photo ID (Required)
Previous experience working in large team and agricultural picking environments is (Preferred)
Ability to perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time (i.e., trimming plants, potting, chucking, harvesting, defanning)
Cleaning the area and performing regular inventory activities
Must be available to work weekends and holidays
Must be able to follow instructions unsupervised
Ability to perform quota-based work in, unsupervised areas
Plant knowledge preferred but not necessary
Bilingual language speaking is preferred but not required

YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IF YOU…
Are self-motivated; micro-managing isn’t fun for anyone
Roll your sleeves up and do the work; strategy is important, but so is getting stuff done
Can work fast and be flexible; our industry is always changing
Play nice with others; we collaborate with each other a lot
Think creatively; sometimes, the “traditional” solution isn’t the best one

What You GetConsistent, reliable benefits; Full medical/vision/dental, 401k with company match, access to company-sponsored well-being programs
Balance and flexibility; paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements
Financial opportunity; an incentive program that provides opportunity to earn cash AND equity in a fast-growing company and industry
Employee discount
Chance to make a difference; Employee Relief Fund, community volunteerism opportunities through Benevity

Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.
Hand and eye coordination with extreme attention to detail.
Being exposed to extreme hot and humid temperatures throughout the duration of the shift.
Hot greenhouse environments that exceed temperatures of 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Must be able to stand, squat, and kneel for long periods of time in small spaces that can be high in heat, high in humidity, wet or dry.
Exposure to water during the duration of the shift is common with cannabis growing environments, must be comfortable being around humid, wet, moist, environments.

PARALLEL IS UNITED BY OUR VISION, MISSION, & VALUES

Our Vision – why we exist – is to pioneer well-being and improve the quality of life for humanity through the benefits of cannabinoids.

Our Mission – how we will do this – is to build a leading, global well-being company through the best talent, our values, trusted and recognized brands, science and technology-based innovation, and a relentless focus on execution and continuous improvement.