CANNABIS GARDENER LEVEL 1
Coachella, CA
JOB DESCRIPTION
The FREE Cannabis Gardener Level 1 performs all tasks in the cultivation facility including; cloning, transplanting, feeding plants, defoliation, super cropping, topping, flushing, foliar and preventative sprays, trimming, packaging, waste disposal, and inventory management for a large commercial facility. Gardeners work in close collaboration with the engineering team on the implementation of first-class systems to maintain proper temperature and humidity controls for a healthy environment that eliminates the risk of mold, powdery and mildew.
RESPONSIBILITY
SKILLS
WHO WE ARE
Freedom House Reentry Education and Employment Corporation (FREE) is a nonprofit organization providing reentry services to formerly incarcerated adults, veterans, and caring social services for their children. FREE is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in California and New York.
Coachella, CA
JOB DESCRIPTION
The FREE Cannabis Gardener Level 1 performs all tasks in the cultivation facility including; cloning, transplanting, feeding plants, defoliation, super cropping, topping, flushing, foliar and preventative sprays, trimming, packaging, waste disposal, and inventory management for a large commercial facility. Gardeners work in close collaboration with the engineering team on the implementation of first-class systems to maintain proper temperature and humidity controls for a healthy environment that eliminates the risk of mold, powdery and mildew.
RESPONSIBILITY
- Manage a large-scale warehouse with a crew of 10 employees
- Develop and/or maintain grow warehouse protocols and nutrient regiment
- Manage day-to-day cannabis growing responsibilities
- Give individual plants tailored attention based on need
- Manage plant scheduling to project all garden needs on a daily, weekly, and monthly schedule to keep the garden green and expenses low
- Catalogue and analyze strains and individual plants from clone to harvest
- Clone and manage vegetation with a minimum 90% success rate
- Execute preventative maintenance to eliminate mold, powdery mildew, spider mites, root aphids, fungus gnats, etc.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
- Mastery of Ebb & Flow, DWC and Aeroponics growing methods, including an in-depth knowledge of PH; PPM and EC counts
- Mastery of soil growing methods including micronutrients, beneficial bacteria and nutrient implementation
- Working knowledge of container systems using soil and hydro
- Expert knowledge of plant diseases, insects and fungi, as well as treatments
- Research techniques to expand knowledge of individual strains, high-yield recipes, controlled stress environments, different lighting systems and set ups
- Comprehensive knowledge of strains and a mastery of medicinal implementation and administration
- Assist state and local government auditors and law enforcement with inventory, sales and compliance audits
- Facility maintenance and troubleshooting as necessary
SKILLS
- 5+ years of cultivating/growing experience
- 2+ years of commercial growing experience
- 2 years supervisory experience
- Expertise in the medical cannabis industry is highly desirable but not required
- Knowledge of nutrient requirements, mediums, light requirements, temperature control, airflow, etc.
- Knowledge of plant diseases, insects, fungi, and plant treatment options
- Physical aptitude and health to perform manual labor tasks required for the management of the facility
- Advanced knowledge of the cannabis plant and genetics
- Ability to provide grow resume, pictures and portfolio at interview
- Extensive knowledge of organic cultivation methods
- Horticulturist preferred but not required
- Ability to present a professional image to state regulators
WHO WE ARE
Freedom House Reentry Education and Employment Corporation (FREE) is a nonprofit organization providing reentry services to formerly incarcerated adults, veterans, and caring social services for their children. FREE is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in California and New York.
