Cannabis IPM Specialist – Cultivation Pest Management

Connected Internal Job Board; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Employee Discounts at Connected retail

Employee Assistance Program, PTO

Career Growth and Internal Advancement

Start-up industry opportunities

Job summary

The Integrated Pest Management Applicator Tech is responsible for implementing the integrated pest management programs at the cultivation facility. This person will apply fertilizers and pesticides as needed by the IPM program as well as implement other practices to mitigate plant pests and pathogens; apply new pest elimination tools and capture devices as needed to sustain and improve pest management.

Connected International, Inc.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 21 years or older and pass a criminal background check.
• Experience in operation of agricultural crop production equipment (Preferred).
• Ability to pass a respiratory medical evaluation and fit test (Required).
• High School Diploma (preferred).
• 2+ years experience in agriculture (preferred).
• Working knowledge of agricultural practices, irrigation and cultivation systems.
• Scale use: Weighing and measuring
• Must be 21 years of age (or older) at the time of hire.
• Proficiency of the English language, verbal and written format (preferred).
• Nice to have: PCA

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the execution of the IPM program as assigned by the General Manager.
• Assist in the improvement of existing pest control programs to reduce overall plant damage and disposals.
• Oversee the health of cultivation under a controlled environment.
• Assist in completing pest assessments on every flower room.
• Maintaining and logging forms.
• Under the guidance of the Cultivation Manager, assist with treatment applications, inoculations, and disease evaluations.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment for all employees.
• Maintain a positive attitude that promotes team work.
• Participate in ongoing education and professional development as needed.
• Work collectively and respectfully with other team members.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Ability to pass respiratory medical

Agricultural equipment experience

Agriculture experience

English language proficiency

Education

High School Diploma (preferred)

Job description

The Integrated Pest Management Applicator Tech is responsible for implementing the integrated pest management programs at the cultivation facility. This person will apply fertilizers and pesticides as needed by the IPM program as well as implement other practices to mitigate plant pests and pathogens; apply new pest elimination tools and capture devices as needed to sustain and improve pest management.

Connected International, Inc.