Integrated Pest Management Technician
About The Position
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
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Research skills and familiarity with scientific method preferred
- Prior cannabis experience not required
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 Supervisors and team members to ensure consistent and effective pest management practices
- Calibrate and maintain equipment used for pest control and monitoring
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
