Senior Outdoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Technician (Full Time Temp)

The Role

Does everything you touch turn to green? GTI is looking for a Senior Outdoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Technician to join our cultivation team. The Senior Outdoor IPM Tech provides horticulture and pest-management expertise to support our outdoor 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

• 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 Cultivation leadership and IPM Director to ensure consistent and effective pest management practices

• Calibrate and maintain equipment used for pest control and monitoring

• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned

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 as needed

• Perform record keeping accurately and completely as directed by a lead or Head Grower

Qualifications

• Previous experience in horticulture/nursery, entomology, or plant pathology preferred

• Prior cannabis experience is not required

• Ability to qualify for a Pesticide Applicator Certification within 90 days of employment

• Highly organized, with a high 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

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform reaching, grasping, bending, 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).

• Ability to work in extreme heat and extreme cold in an outdoor setting

• Ability to come in early or stay late for IPM applications as needed

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 possess valid driver’s license

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age

• Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry

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—$21 USD