Horticulture Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY

This part-time position operates alongside Texas’ Lead Horticulturist to ensure the production of the highest quality plant available. Follows established policies and procedures as necessary to perform job duties and tasks. Supports techniques and practices in all areas of cultivation of cannabis including propagation, transplanting, pruning, irrigation, fertilization, pest management, and disease detection and management. Maintains the integrity of cultivation areas and supports the cultivation of the best low-THC, high-CBD medical cannabis in the country.

CORE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facility Operations – Support facility operations as a member of the cultivation team to produce the highest quality low-THC, high-CBD medical cannabis possible.

• Production – Support and perform cultivation operations, including harvest, trim, cure and finishing processes, ensuring that production timelines follow established production plans.

JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Understanding and knowledge of the cultivation of plants in Texas (including plants that may not be native to Texas).

• Experience in introducing new varieties of plants and regional cultivation knowledge.

• Experience with in-house propagation, understanding of proper fertilizers and pesticides.

• Experience with good agricultural practices as well as good handling practices.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.

• Ability to work 1-2 hours on Saturdays and Sundays, in addition to part-time work during the regular work week.

• Analytically and communicatively intelligent.

• Focuses simultaneously on short- and long-term goals; ability to identify problems quickly.

• Knowledge of customer service, inventory management (including software) and regulatory compliance.

• Accurate data-entry and record keeping.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and time management abilities.

• Proficiency in windows-based software and Internet navigation.

• Ability to pass a background check, including drug testing, to be registered as an employee of a licensed organization in the Texas Compassionate Use Program.

• Comfort with security protocols, including video monitoring and employee tracking.

• At least 21 years of age (as required by the Department of Public Safety).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.

• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.

• The ability to be able to be in constant standing/moving position.

• The ability to perform various physical activities, including lifting, standing, and squatting.

• The ability to work in extreme weather.

• The ability to wear personal protective gear during portions of the day.

• The ability to ascend/descend a ladder to service lights and fans.

10 Core Qualities of a Surterra Employee

1. Patient Advocate – Increase the value and happiness delivered to our patients with every decision you make; break down barriers to patient access; advocate for legal and regulatory reform; educate everyone you meet and prioritize patients above yourself

2. Brand Ambassador – Recognize reputation is our most valuable asset; be a public and private exemplar of the Surterra brand, Mission & Vision; seek out new talent; seek new patients in every interaction; create Brand Ambassadors in every person you meet

3. Politically Astute – Build strong interpersonal relationships based on trust and respect; be diplomatic in response to adversity; build consensus among competing ideas and personalities; formulate creative solutions to complex and unanticipated circumstances

4. Process Oriented – Create and automate scalable processes; employ a systematic approach to achieve objectives; simplify complex and time-consuming activities into simple, efficient actions; teach others how to operate within a process

5. Composure – Organize and operate within a complex and chaotic environment; remain calm, poised and effective in stressful situations; think on your feet; maintain a healthy lifestyle and psychological hardiness

6. Good Judgment – Discern what is appropriate, practical and realistic in a given situation; weigh the merits of competing demands in a regulated industry; make decisions that are a win-win for patients and the brand

7. Initiative & Leadership – Recognize and assume responsibility for work that needs to be done; motivate a team to persist in completion of a task; influence a group’s activity, direction or opinion to achieve patient and brand objectives

8. Planning & Organizing – Create order out of chaos; prioritize and order tasks effectively; use Good Judgment on appropriate uses of limited resources

9. Extraordinary Communication Skills – Speak and write in a concise, grammatically correct, precise and persuasive manner; convey nuances of meaning accurately; match styles of communication to each audience and purpose

10. Impeccable Integrity – Be fair and honest; avoid deceit, favoritism and discrimination; always work in the best interest of the patient and the brand; integrity is a pass/fail quality; you either have integrity or you do not work with us

Disclaimer

Surterra reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this job description. Your employment with Surterra is a voluntary one and is subject to termination by you or Surterra at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this document shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Surterra employees.