Cannabis Cultivation Fertigation Lead

Cresco Labs; Yellow Springs (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

FSA/HSA programs

LTD/STD options

Life insurance

AD&D

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Discretionary bonuses

Stock options

Employee discount

Job summary

Cresco Labs is seeking a Fertigation Lead to support irrigation and nutrient delivery at our cultivation facility. You will ensure timely fertigation, maintain systems, and uphold quality standards with a focus on safety and compliance.

Strong attention to detail, experience with automated fertigation, and collaboration with Cultivation and Facilities teams are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience training or mentoring junior staff preferred.
• 1+ year of experience with automated fertigation or irrigation systems in cultivation.
• Working knowledge of fertigation equipment and nutrient delivery systems.
• Familiarity with fertigation software platforms (Ridder, Argus, Priva, Anderson or similar).
• Basic understanding of pH, EC, and nutrients for plant health.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily fertigation schedules and nutrient delivery plans as directed by Cultivation Management.
• Operate and monitor fertigation equipment and systems, ensuring proper pH, EC, and nutrients.
• Accurately mix, prepare, and fill concentrate and day tanks for nutrient programs.
• Inspect, maintain, and clean fertigation lines, emitters, pumps, tanks, filters, and sensors.
• Monitor irrigation system performance and troubleshoot alarms or irregularities.
• Record data on moisture, EC, pH, and other metrics for compliance and tracking.
• Assist soil moisture monitoring and sensor calibration as directed.
• Maintain inventory of fertilizers and supplies; communicate replenishment needs.
• Follow SOPs for fertigation, equipment maintenance, chemical handling, and sanitation.
• Adhere to safety and compliance standards; participate in training as needed.
• Mentor fertigation team members and collaborate with Cultivation and Facilities teams.

Skills

Fertigation leadership

Automated fertigation systems

Data recording & compliance

Team mentoring

Education

Agriculture experience preferred

Tools

Ridder

Argus

Priva

Anderson

Job description

Cresco Labs is seeking a Fertigation Lead to support irrigation and nutrient delivery at our cultivation facility. You will ensure timely fertigation, maintain systems, and uphold quality standards with a focus on safety and compliance.

Strong attention to detail, experience with automated fertigation, and collaboration with Cultivation and Facilities teams are essential for success in this role.