About Maitri Medicinals
Maitri Medicinals is a vertically integrated medical marijuana company whose mission is to cultivate, produce and dispense quality medicinal marijuana products for Pennsylvania patients who suffer from qualifying medical conditions and diseases.

The medical marijuana industry is a new, exciting and dynamic industry. We seek candidates that are willing to learn, open to new perspectives, prepared to work in a dynamic and team-oriented environment, and possess a dedication to service that will help Maitri meet the needs of our patients and caregivers.

Newly hired employees have the opportunity for up to $1.00/hr. in raises within 1 year of employment!

Summary of the role: The Cultivation Technician is responsible for supporting and executing daily operations within the Cultivation Department in alignment with company initiatives and production goals. This role follows established company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable state and local laws and regulations while maintaining a safe, efficient, and high-quality cultivation environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support daily cultivation operations, including repopulating, harvesting, and cleaning flowering rooms and trays.
• Perform canopy management, routine flowering room maintenance, and complete required systems checklists.
• Manage crop steering practices, airflow, and drip irrigation systems to support optimal plant health and yield.
• Use scales and measurement tools to accurately collect and record cultivation data.
• Monitor, manage, and report on plant health, soil moisture levels, and environmental metrics.
• Scout for pests, pathogens, and system irregularities; report findings promptly and take appropriate action in accordance with SOPs.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Follow all cultivation-related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and quality.
• Participate in ongoing cultivation training and continuing education programs provided by the company.
• Safely operate industrial equipment, including shredders, in accordance with safety protocols.
• Perform work on scaffolding, ladders, and in confined or low-clearance spaces as required by the role.

Housekeeping: 

• Support the cleanliness and organization of the facility in accordance with company policies and regulatory standards.

Other Duties:

•  Perform additional duties as assigned to support efficient, compliant, and patient-focused operations.

Position Requirements:

• Flexible schedule availability including nights, weekends and holidays  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to pass state and federal criminal background checks
• Basic math skills
• Proficiency with technology and ability to learn new systems quickly

Physical and Environmental Requirements: 

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. 

• Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds
• Ability to climb a ladder
• Ability to sit, squat, bend, and kneel repetitively throughout a workday  
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time  
• Extended computer usage
• Comfortable working in an environment with constant video surveillance
• Ability to work around plants and in a plant environment
• Work can be dirty/sticky and may leave you smelling like cannabis at the end of the day.
• Work will be in a warehouse setting: temperatures may vary from warm to cool.
• Work environments that include exposure to, but not limited to, fumes, dust, odors, heights, indoor AC, no AC, motion, and noise.

Management reserves the right to assign other job duties as necessary. 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. 

Diversity and Inclusion:

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, or because of the liability for service in the armed forces of the United States or the nationality of any individual, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  ​

Maitri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Maitri does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.