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Production Associate

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$15 - $18.75/hr

With over 11 years experience, Connected specializes in breeding, growing, manufacturing, and distributing top-shelf cannabis through its state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary genetics. With ...

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How much do cannabis breeding jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for cannabis breeding in the United States is $69,416.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,500.00 and $94,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is cannabis breeding?

A Cannabis Breeding job involves developing new cannabis strains with specific traits, such as potency, flavor, yield, and resistance to pests or diseases. Breeders use selective breeding techniques to cross different strains, stabilize genetics, and ensure consistent results. The role requires knowledge of plant genetics, cultivation practices, and data analysis to track plant characteristics. Breeders often work in research facilities, seed banks, or large-scale cultivation operations.

What does a cannabis breeder do?

A typical day in cannabis breeding involves tasks such as monitoring and cross-pollinating plants, collecting phenotype data, analyzing genetic traits, and maintaining detailed records. You’ll work closely with cultivation teams, laboratory staff, and quality assurance personnel to ensure optimal plant health and support research objectives. The role often requires spending time in both greenhouse or indoor grow environments and laboratory settings. Additionally, cannabis breeders may participate in meetings to discuss results and strategies for developing new strains with desired qualities, ensuring a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

What skills and qualifications are needed for cannabis breeding?

To thrive in Cannabis Breeding, you need expertise in plant genetics, horticulture, and controlled environment agriculture, often backed by a degree in plant science or related fields. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, propagation techniques, and data management systems is valuable, as well as certification in cannabis cultivation where applicable. Critical thinking, attention to detail, and strong teamwork skills are highly beneficial in this role. These competencies are crucial for developing successful new strains, maintaining compliance, and contributing to a collaborative research-driven setting.

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Infographic showing various Cannabis Breeding job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $69,416 per year, or $33.4 per hour.

Facility Maintenance Associate

Connected Internal Job Board

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

$16 - $21.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

About Us

Connected International, Inc. (Connected Cannabis Co.) is a leading vertically integrated cannabis company based in Sacramento and operating in California, Arizona, and Florida. With over 11 years experience, Connected specializes in breeding, growing, manufacturing, and distributing top-shelf cannabis through its state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary genetics. 

With over 250 employees across the United States, Connected maintains a strong presence in the industry across multiple markets. The company has recently expanded into Arizona and Florida with ambitious national expansion plans underway. Connected's mission has always been to breed, grow, and sell the best cannabis in the world, setting high standards for its products, people, and partners wherever we go.

What You Will Do

The right individual will be dependable, team-oriented, someone who has excellent time management skills and showcases a can-do attitude. This individual should be passionate about learning and growing in the Cannabis Industry. The Facility Maintenance Associate will be responsible for the day to day facility cleaning and sanitizing, and will assist with production duties as time allows.

Duties include but are not limited to the following: 

  • Cleaning breakrooms, offices, conference rooms, storerooms, corridors, stairways, doormats, door handles, facilities and other general areas. 
  • Sweeps, dry mops and scrubs using brooms mops and lightweight vacuum cleaners, washes sinks and empties green waste and trash.
  • Clean the entire restroom by utilizing disinfectants and bathroom cleaners, restock restroom supplies as needed, remove trash, clean fixtures, mirrors, and dispensers, sweep and/or wet mop floors.
  • Maintain/ communicate to assure adequate cleaning supplies for department/unit uses. Properly clean and store all equipment and supplies.
  • Support with cleaning/sanitation of totes, dry racks, rooms and other items within the production environment to ensure proper equipment for harvest and shuck. 
  • Ensure all sanitation supplies are kept at required level(s) to maintain operations
  • Modify sanitation practices as required by changes in SOPs, Compliance, or Regulatory changes/requirements
  • Report facility maintenance needs to GM-Ops & Facility Coordinator if encountered

When Sanitation duties are completed or there is down time, the Facility Maintenance Associate will be expected to assist with Production duties:

  • Safety: Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean working environment along with making sure all equipment is in good working condition.
What We Are Looking For
  • Previous Sanitation or related experience
  • Must be 21+ and able to work between the operating hours of 6:00am - 6:00pm Monday through Friday with some overtime
  • Proven background of being dependable and punctual
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and remain focused while being adaptable in an ever-changing business environment
  • Possess strong time management and organizational skills

Why Connected?

Connected is an exciting and innovative workplace with a highly engaged workforce brought together by a shared passion to be the best in the business.  We are on a mission to breed, grow and sell the best cannabis in the world!  This is a super unique opportunity to be part of the start-up stage of the booming cannabis industry.  We are looking for exceptional people to join our team as we transition into the next phase of our business ventures and become a leader in the cannabis space.  

  • Competitive Pay 
  • 401(k), Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation Time (Flexible Vacation policy for exempt positions)
  • Career Growth and Internal Advancement Opportunities
  • Chance to work in an exciting new start-up industry with awesome people!