The Assistant Grower position is responsible for assisting the Grower in the management of cannabis growing operations for Glass House Farms. This person is also responsible for the proper care of the greenhouse including the principles and practices of cannabis cultivation, propagation, or pest and disease control as directed by the Head Grower.
Qualifications
- Advanced, comprehensive knowledge of cannabis, including genetics and strain types.
- In-depth knowledge of large-scale, commercial cannabis cultivation including crop rotation management, nutrient requirements, grow mediums, light requirements, and environmental control.
- Competency in use of climate computer controls.
- Knowledge of the entire cannabis growth cycle and requirements.
- Must be adept at industry best practices and current on new techniques and insights with respect to individual strains, high yield recipes, controlled stress environments, different lighting systems and set ups.
- Must be able to successfully communicate with both English and Spanish-speaking team members.
Language Skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Able to read and write
Reasoning Ability
· Must be a self-starter with minimal supervision, able to work independently and in a team environment.
· This position requires a 40-hour minimum work week.
· Willingness to work weekends and nights.
Physical Demands
- Ability to work in conditions typically found in a greenhouse with high humidity and varying temperatures, with a fair amount of moisture present.
- Ability to exert up to 15-50 pounds occasionally in order to lift and move product.
- Ability to balance, reach grasp while climbing on a step stool and/ or ladder.
- Ability to crouch, grasp and lift product above shoulders in order to lift product from the floor properly.
- Ability to be on feet while performing job responsibilities.
- Must be able to wear and N95 mask
Education and/or Experience:
· High School Diploma or GED and or basic reading and writing.
· Must have a minimum of 2 years agriculture or equivalent company experience
· Travel may be required per company needs
