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Integrated Pest Management Technician

Open 48d posting dated 2 weeks ago

Summary

An Integrated Pest Management Technician inspects crops, identifies pests, and applies eco-friendly control methods while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards in a cannabis cultivation facility.

The Role

Does everything you touch turn to green? GTI is looking for an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Technician to join our cultivation team. The IPM Tech provides horticulture and pest-management expertise to support our cultivation department, while abiding by laws, rules, policies, procedures and operational guidelines. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated, positive individual with a nursery, horticulture, entomology or plant pathology background.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

  • Inspect and monitor pest activity in various environments
  • Identify pests and assess infestation levels using scientific knowledge and monitoring tools
  • Develop and implement effective IPM strategies based on pest biology, environmental conditions, and site-specific factors
  • Apply control methods including cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical techniques while minimizing risk to people and the environment
  • Maintain accurate records of inspections, treatments, and pest activity trends
  • Collaborate with Supervisors and team members to ensure consistent and effective pest management practices
  • Calibrate and maintain equipment used for pest control and monitoring

Safety & Compliance:

  • Must be able to perform duties while wearing proper PPE as required (i.e. respirators, googles, coveralls, gloves)
    • Be aware of hazards in the workspace
  • Retain and understand department specific training
  • Report safety incidents/ concerns and comply with follow-up actions
  • Be compliant with area safety requirements, state regulations and PPE requirements
  • Follow GMP, biosecurity, sanitation or other quality and compliance requirements
  • Perform record keeping accurately and completely as directed by a lead or supervisor

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in horticulture/nursery, entomology, or plant pathology required
  • Pesticide Applicator Certification required within 90 days of employment
  • Highly organized, with an obsessive attention to detail
  • Experienced in Excel, data collection and entry
  • Research skills and familiarity with scientific method preferred
  • Must be able to read and correctly follow written instructions and product labels
  • Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness
  • Attention to detail and ability to focus on one task for extended periods of time
  • Adapts and thrives in a demanding, start-up, fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work independently throughout a workday with given directives
  • Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
  • Prior cannabis experience not required

Working Conditions

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment
  • Some exposure, with proper personal protective equipment, to regulated chemicals such as fertilizers, cleaning agents, and pesticides
  • Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil).

Additional Requirements

  • Must pass any and all required background checks
  • Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
  • Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
  • Must be approved by the D.O.A. to receive an Agent badge

The pay range is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and/or location of the role. Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

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$21—$24 USD
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What this application asks

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First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Location

  • What are your compensation expectations for this role?
  • Are you a former Green Thumb Industries (GTI) or RISE Dispensary employee who has been on the GTI payroll or has been employed by a GTI managed/affiliated business? choose one
  • How did you hear about this position? choose one
  • If you were referred by a current Green Thumb employee, please specify the full name of the person who referred you below. optional
  • Do you have any agreements from a prior employer that prohibits or restricts you from working at Green Thumb? choose one
  • At Green Thumb, we believe in the "and beyond" when it comes to our team. Tell us about a time you acted in the "and beyond" in your job. written answer · optional
  • Will you require Visa sponsorship now or in the future? choose one
  • Are you authorized to work in the United States? choose one
  • Please confirm you are over 21 years of age. choose one
  • Please review and respond to the following statement: By completing this application, I understand and represent: All information entered on this application or during the course of my employment is true and correct.  Misrepresentation, omission, or concealment of information requested will be reason for dismissal if I am employed. Unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement, if I receive and accept an offer of employment, my employment is at-will. choose one