Propagation Technician- Brix Cannabis
The Collective
New Britain, CTvia LinkedIn
Position Overview:
Propagation Technicians play a crucial role in our organization, reporting to Propagation Supervisor and Cultivation Manager, focusing on the meticulous care of cannabis plants during Vegetative Phase. They execute a range of operations related to plant care, such as cloning, pruning, transplanting, executing the companies integrated pest management procedures and comprehensive inspection for signs of deficiency or infestation. Propagation Technicians are also responsible for accurate labeling and tracking of plants using traceability protocols. In addition, they contribute to the post-harvest process, including harvesting, post-harvest processing, trimming, and packaging.
Essential duties and Responsibilities:
- Mother Room Responsibilities
- Perform care for all Mother Room plants, including defoliations, bottoming, transplants, topping, and taking clones
- Keep the mother room organized and follow procedures given by the Propagation Supervisor to ensure plants are in the proper places in the Mother Room for optimal growth and health
- Keep the mother room clean and organized, and perform regular inspections of plants to monitor for nutrient issues or infestation, and report all findings to the Propagation Supervisor
- Propagation Room Responsibilities
- Perform care for all Propagation Room plants, including burping, feeding, and progression through the Clone Care by Day SOP
- Keep the Propagation Room organized and ensure all clone trays are always labeled properly, following guidelines set by the Compliance Manager for recordkeeping
- Perform regular inspections of the clones including plant material, roots, and rooting plugs to monitor for signs of disease, infestation, or nutrient issues
- Follow procedures set forth by the Propagation Supervisor and Cultivation Manager for quarantining new plants and genetics to ensure a clean facility free of pests, diseases, and non-permitted pesticides
- Cultivation Practices
- Implement cultivatio