Integrated Pest Management Technician

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.

Green Thumb Pay Range

$20.50 — $24 USD