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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
  • 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.
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  • About
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    • Children with Incarcerated Parents
    • Get Help App™
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  • Social Enterprise
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    • Volunteer