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, and pest and disease control as directed by the Head Grower.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
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Executes the Grower’s plan according to the company’s production plan. Follows the type and timing of the preparations, crop tending and cleanup.
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Manage the growing environment for optimal plant growth through irrigation, temperature, climate and pest & disease control systems in accordance with grower instructions.
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Execute/implement the Grower’s plan, and organize, direct, control, and/or coordinate activities of workers engaged in propagating, cultivating and harvesting.
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Train new team members in cultivation techniques, including irrigation, and pest
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Track labor efficiency and suggest appropriate changes in labor crew to meet
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Assist Grower in establishing and maintaining a program to record crop growth
data (weekly crop report, climate report, maturation report, production, etc.). -
Maintain strain and phenotype data to assist with cultivation decisions.
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Coordinate planting activities with Operations Department.
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Performs Quality Evaluations on Greenhouse work.
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Ensure all safety policies are followed and enforced and ensure strict crop
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Always alert for any potential safety risks or unknown entry.
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Use required PPE per OSHA regulations.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Competencies:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Advanced, comprehensive knowledge of cannabis, including genetics and strain types.
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In-depth knowledge of large-scale, commercial cannabis cultivation including crop rotation management, nutrient requirements, grow mediums, light requirements, and environmental control.
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Competency in use of climate computer controls.
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Knowledge of the entire cannabis growth cycle and requirements.
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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.
Education and/or Experience
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Bilingual preferred.
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High School Diploma or GED
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Must have a minimum of 7 years’ agriculture or equivalent company experience.
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At least 5 years’ experience in a management role required.
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Travel may be required per company needs and must provide a clean DMV record.
Required:
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Must be 21+ years of age.
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Able to work independently and in a team environment.
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Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
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Authorized to work in the United States.
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This position requires a 40-hour minimum work week.
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Must be able to write and communicate effectively with the entire team.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand for prolonged periods of time; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Ability to use the tools necessary to perform works tasks, The ability The employee must be able to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 15-50 pounds.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Ability to work in conditions typically found in a greenhouse with high humidity and varying temperatures, with a fair amount of moisture present.
Travel
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May be required to travel between the office and the farm sites on occasion.
AAP/EEO Statement GH Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.