Mother Care Technician

Position Title: Mother Care Technician

Reports To: Propagation Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Revision Date: 11/2026

Job Summary

The Mother Care Technician is responsible for maintaining the health, cleanliness, and productivity of Theraplant's mother plant program to ensure a consistent supply of healthy, high-quality plant genetics. This role supports all aspects of mother plant care, including plant replacement, cloning, transplanting, pruning, inventory tracking, and general cultivation room maintenance.

The Mother Care Technician works closely with the Propagation Supervisor and Cultivation team to meet production schedules while maintaining plant health, genetic consistency, and operational efficiency. This position requires strong attention to detail, reliability, and adherence to company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), and applicable state regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Mother Plant Care & Maintenance

• Maintain mother plants by genetic strain, following established schedules for topping, pruning, defoliation, cloning, and plant replacement.
• Perform timely pruning and plant maintenance to promote healthy, uniform growth and a consistent supply of high-quality cuttings.
• Assist with transplanting and up-potting mother plants as required by production schedules.
• Monitor mother plants daily for overall health, vigor, pests, diseases, nutrient deficiencies, and environmental stress, promptly reporting concerns to the Propagation Supervisor.
• Coordinate daily plant care activities with the Propagation Supervisor to ensure production schedules are maintained.
• Maintain accurate strain identification, labeling, and segregation to prevent genetic mix-ups.
• Conduct and document weekly mother plant inventory counts.

Cultivation Room Maintenance & Sanitation

• Complete assigned morning and afternoon mother room inspections.
• Clean, sanitize, and prepare cultivation work areas, including floors, benches, trays, tables, and equipment.
• Maintain mother and propagation rooms in accordance with established facility cleanliness and biosecurity standards.
• Follow all gowning, personal protective equipment (PPE), and sanitation procedures when entering and moving between cultivation rooms.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions involving lighting, HVAC, irrigation, or other cultivation systems.

Operational Support & Compliance

• Complete daily assignments efficiently while meeting established production timelines and schedules.
• Work independently and collaboratively with the Propagation Supervisor and Cultivation team to support operational goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow established SOPs, Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Identify and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, plant quality, and facility cleanliness.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on cannabis plant care experience required.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, organizational skills, and ability to follow written SOPs and detailed instructions in English.
• Basic computer skills for data entry, inventory management, and production documentation.
• Ability to manage time effectively, maintain accurate records, and meet established production schedules.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, procedures, and operational needs.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and squat for extended periods throughout a full shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and perform repetitive hand movements associated with cutting, trimming, transplanting, and plant maintenance.
• Ability to work in warm, humid cultivation environments under bright horticultural lighting while wearing required PPE throughout the shift.
• Ability to work around plant material, nutrients, approved pesticides, and cleaning chemicals while following established safety procedures.

Benefits, Compensation & Schedule

Compensation: $19.00 / hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Benefits Include:

• 401(k) available after 2 months of employment
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment
• Vacation and sick time available after 3 months of employment

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Theraplant is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by providing reasonable accommodations and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all qualified individuals.