Floriculture Associate

The Floriculture Associate performs manual labor to assist in the maintenance, upkeep, stocking, and fulfillment of growing medicinal cannabis, including, but not limited to; watering, feeding, pruning, propagating, transplanting, cleaning, and harvesting.

Please note:

This position involves working with plant material, which may include exposure to pollen, allergens, and other plant-related substances. 

We recommend that applicants with known plant allergies or sensitivities consult with a healthcare professional before applying for this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• The ideal candidate will embrace a mindset of Extreme Ownership, taking full responsibility for their contributions and driving positive outcomes.
• The Grower will be responsible for assisting in daily activities as they pertain to maintaining the health of medical cannabis plants.
• Work time expectation: 60% of the time will be spent working with plants in the grow rooms propagating, transplanting, moving, pruning, spacing, grading, watering, potting, harvesting, and loading cannabis plants. 30% of time will be spent doing general duties around the nursery as they relate to the upkeep of the nursery, including 5s. 10% will be spent on continuous improvement. 
• Assist in the propagation, transplanting, moving, pruning, spacing, grading, watering, applications, potting, harvesting, and loading of cannabis plants.
• General duties around the nursery as they relate to the upkeep of the nursery, including 5s.
• Scout for plant pests. 
• Assist in Irrigation and application schedules. 
• Follow and uphold GMP/GAP standards.
• Manage medical cannabis plants, giving each individual plant the attention it needs. 
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment. 
• Ability to execute techniques consistently

QUALIFICATIONS: 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.

• Prior commercial agricultural experience in a greenhouse or nursery
• Knowledge of controlled greenhouse environments.
• Ability to follow protocols and willingness to learn new skills
• Detail oriented
• Effective time management skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work effectively and in a cohesive team atmosphere with all areas.
• Knowledge of Maryland/Missouri DHSS regulations preferred
• Strong math skills

• 401(k) with company match up to 4%
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance through CareFirst (company pays 80% of employee premiums)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Free mental health support and telehealth services when enrolled in our company health insurance plan
• 80 hours of paid time off (PTO) plus 3 floating holidays
• Paid sick time
• 8 company-paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Career development program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pet insurance

Supervisory Responsibilities:                                              

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities. 

Education and Experience:

High school Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); 2+ years of experience working in a greenhouse/nursery environment or a related horticultural field; or combination of education and experience.

Curio Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer Curio Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Must be 21 years old.

Maryland: As a condition of employment, all Curio Wellness employees must comply with the State of Maryland requirements which includes providing a copy of your fingerprints in the required format and consenting to an FBI Background Check.

Missouri: As a condition of employment, all Curio Wellness employees must comply with the State of Missouri requirements which include providing a copy of your fingerprints in the required format and consenting to an FBI Background Check.