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Sanitation Technician

LIVEHAPPY, Cathedral City, CA, United States


Department Production
Reports To Production Manager / Assigned Supervisor

Location Cultivation Facility

Status Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY
The Sanitation Technician I is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and environmental control across the entire cultivation facility. This role plays a critical function in plant health, contamination prevention, operational efficiency, and overall facility readiness.

Sanitation is not janitorial—it is a core production function directly tied to yield, quality, compliance, and safety.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Post-Harvest Bay Sanitation (PRIMARY FUNCTION)

Perform full sanitation of bays immediately following harvest cycles

Clean and sanitize: JSKs (irrigation systems), Gutters, Walls, Floors, Drains

Ensure removal of all organic material, debris, and residue

Prepare bays to production-ready condition within defined timelines

2. Equipment Sanitation

Clean and sanitize: JAVO machines, Logiqs Cleaner

Ensure all equipment is free of plant debris, residue, and contaminants

Report any equipment damage or abnormalities immediately

3. Facility-Wide Cleaning

Maintain cleanliness across all operational areas: Flower Bays, Mother Room, Veg Room, Harvest Room, Corridors and walkways

Ensure consistent sanitation standards across all zones

4. Dry Rack Sanitation

Clean and sanitize dry racks after takedown

Remove all plant material and residue

Ensure racks are ready for next use without contamination risk

5. Drainage System Maintenance

Clean and maintain: Floor drains, Pits (drainage tanks)

Prevent buildup, blockage, and odor issues

Ensure proper drainage functionality at all times

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES (CRITICAL)

Follow all company safety protocols and OSHA-aligned practices

Properly use required PPE at all times

Safely handle cleaning chemicals and sanitation agents

Immediately report: Hazards, Near misses, Injuries

Participate in daily and weekly safety checklists (IntelliCrop)

Maintain clean and hazard-free work areas (no slip, trip, or fall risks)

QUALITY & COMPLIANCE EXPECTATIONS

Maintain strict sanitation standards to prevent: Cross-contamination, Pest and pathogen spread

Follow all SOPs related to sanitation and facility hygiene

Ensure all work meets internal audit and regulatory standards

Support compliance with cultivation and environmental regulations

OPERATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

Execute tasks according to production schedules and priorities

Maintain strong communication with Production leadership

Complete assigned areas within required timelines

Demonstrate consistency, attention to detail, and accountability

INTELLICROP & REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES

Complete all required sanitation and safety checklists in IntelliCrop

Report: Completed work, Issues or deficiencies, Equipment problems

Ensure documentation is accurate and submitted on time

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Success in this role is measured by:

Timeliness of post-harvest bay turnaround

Cleanliness and readiness of all assigned areas

Compliance with safety and sanitation procedures

Accuracy and completion of IntelliCrop reporting

Reduction of contamination, odor, and drainage issues

Supervisor feedback and inspection results

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to stand, walk, and work for extended periods

Ability to lift and carry materials as required

Ability to work in wet, humid, and physically demanding environments

Ability to perform repetitive cleaning tasks

WORK ETHIC & CULTURE EXPECTATIONS

Take pride in maintaining a clean and controlled environment

Understand that sanitation directly impacts production success

Maintain professionalism, reliability, and accountability

Work as part of a team aligned with production goals

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