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Phoenix, AZOn-site$18/hr
Posted Friday, 2/27/2026

Cannabis Garden Cultivation Technician

Position Summary

The Garden Cultivation Technician is responsible for supporting all aspects of cannabis plant production within a commercial cultivation facility. This role works directly with plants throughout the cultivation lifecycle, including propagation, vegetative growth, flowering, harvesting, and sanitation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, reliable, physically capable, and passionate about plant health and cultivation best practices.

Essential Responsibilities

Plant Care & Maintenance

  • Perform daily plant care activities including watering, feeding, pruning, topping, defoliation, trellising, transplanting, and staking.

  • Monitor plant health and identify signs of pests, disease, nutrient deficiencies, or environmental stress.

  • Assist with cloning and propagation activities.

  • Support integrated pest management (IPM) programs and preventative plant health measures.

  • Remove unhealthy plant material and maintain healthy canopy development.

Garden Operations

  • Maintain cultivation rooms, greenhouses, and work areas in accordance with company SOPs.

  • Assist with irrigation setup, maintenance, and monitoring.

  • Support environmental controls including temperature, humidity, lighting, airflow, and CO₂ management.

  • Accurately track plant movement, plant counts, and growth stages.

  • Assist with inventory counts and seed-to-sale compliance tracking.

Harvest & Post-Harvest Support

  • Participate in harvesting activities including cutting, hanging, bucking, and weighing plants.

  • Assist with drying, curing, trimming, and post-harvest processing as needed.

  • Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout cultivation and post-harvest areas.

Compliance & Documentation

  • Follow all state regulations, company policies, and cultivation SOPs.

  • Accurately record cultivation activities within METRC and internal tracking systems.

  • Maintain compliance with sanitation, safety, and security requirements.

  • Ensure proper documentation of plant movements and inventory transactions.

Qualifications

  • Previous cannabis cultivation, agriculture, greenhouse, nursery, landscaping, or horticulture experience preferred.

  • Knowledge of plant health, irrigation systems, and cultivation practices preferred.

  • Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.

  • Ability to stand, bend, lift, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the workday.

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed procedures.

  • Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with indoor cannabis cultivation environments.

  • Familiarity with METRC and cannabis compliance requirements.

  • Experience with cloning, pruning, defoliation, trellising, and harvesting.

  • Understanding of nutrient programs, irrigation systems, and environmental controls.

  • Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Physical Requirements

  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching.

  • Ability to work in warm, humid cultivation environments.

  • Ability to lift and move cultivation materials, plants, and equipment up to 50 pounds.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on plant work, takes pride in maintaining healthy gardens, and wants to build a long-term career within the cannabis cultivation industry.