Fertigation Lead

Justice Cannabis Co.; Prospect Park (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Justice Cannabis Co. is seeking a Lead Fertigation Technician in New Jersey to manage daily fertigation and irrigation activities within the cultivation facility. You will coordinate schedules, monitor nutrient delivery, test water quality, and ensure SOPs are followed to optimize plant health and yields.

The role requires hands-on operation of irrigation systems, data logging, and collaboration with cultivation management. Full-time, non-exempt status with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Hands-on fertigation/irrigation experience preferred.
• Familiarity with EC and pH testing.
• Ability to follow SOPs and maintain records.
• Willingness to work variable shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily irrigation, fertigation, nutrient prep, equipment operation, sanitation, and maintenance.
• Follow cultivation schedules set by management.
• Monitor soil moisture and water samples; perform tests.
• Balance EC and pH in stock tanks per SOPs.
• Calibration of nutrient testing instruments as needed.
• Maintain accurate fertigation logs and operational records.
• Assist in diagnostics of plant nutrition and irrigation issues.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness of fertigation areas.

Skills

Irrigation knowledge

Fertigation

Team guidance

Record keeping

Safety awareness

Education

2 Year Degree

Job description

• Location 1474 PROSPECT ST,Ewing, NJ, 08638,United States
• Base Pay $22.75 / Hour
• Job Category Cultivation
• Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

The Lead Fertigation Technician is a hands-on position responsible for performing all duties of a Fertigation Technician while providing daily operational guidance and coordination of fertigation activities across cultivation. Working closely with cultivation management, this position ensures irrigation and fertigation processes are completed accurately, efficiently, safely, and in accordance with established schedules and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Responsibilities include coordinating daily work, monitoring quality, troubleshooting discrepancies, maintaining accurate records, supporting team training, and assisting with cultivation operations as needed.

Why Work for Justice?

Because people matter here. Beyond a supportive, collaborative, people-first environment, Justice offers full-time team members a robust benefits package that may include medical and dental coverage, company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, an exceptional Employee Assistance Program (EAP), generous Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays.

What You'll Do

• Perform daily irrigation, fertigation, nutrient preparation, equipment operation, sanitation, and maintenance activities.
• Follow cultivation schedules established by cultivation management.
• Monitor soil moisture, obtain water samples, and perform required testing.
• Check, monitor, and balance electrical conductivity (EC) and pH levels of stock tanks in accordance with established SOPs.
• Perform daily plant hand watering and other irrigation activities as required.
• Measure, mix, and apply nutrients and plant applications accurately according to company policies, established procedures, and product label instructions.
• Monitor fertigation systems, environmental controls, and water distribution systems to ensure proper operation.
• Perform routine calibration of nutrient testing instruments.
• Assist in diagnosing plant nutritional needs and identifying irrigation-related concerns, plant stress, and nutrient deficiencies.
• Clean and sanitize nutrient tanks, pumps, filters, and related equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance, identify equipment malfunctions, assist with troubleshooting, and communicate repair needs to management.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards throughout cultivation and fertigation areas.
• Follow all safety procedures and properly utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Daily Work Coordination and Operational Support

• Serve as the working lead for daily fertigation activities while performing assigned Fertigation Technician duties.
• Coordinate daily assignments and provide guidance on procedures, priorities, and operational expectations to ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Monitor work quality and completion, investigate discrepancies involving nutrient mixtures, irrigation schedules, system readings, equipment, documentation, or completed work, and correct issues within established procedures.
• Escalate unresolved discrepancies and issues requiring management attention.
• Assist team members with troubleshooting routine operational issues.
• Train and provide task-specific guidance to new and existing team members on fertigation processes, equipment use, safety practices, and documentation requirements.
• Communicate daily progress, outstanding tasks, equipment concerns, and operational challenges to cultivation management.
• Coordinate with cultivation personnel to maintain workflow, implement established SOPs, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.

Documentation, Data Entry, and Reporting

• Complete accurate and timely data entry into company-designated systems.
• Maintain daily fertigation logs, irrigation records, nutrient mixing records, equipment records, and other required operational documentation.
• Record and verify pH, EC, nutrient measurements, water usage, and other required fertigation data.
• Review records for accuracy, completeness, and discrepancies; correct documentation errors according to established procedures and elevate unresolved issues.
• Complete required paperwork, checklists, forms, and reports accurately and within established deadlines.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and other operational reports as requested by management.
• Maintain organized records supporting operational accountability, inventory accuracy, regulatory compliance, and internal reporting.
• Communicate missing information, reporting concerns, and inconsistencies to cultivation management.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform cultivation technician duties and assist with other cultivation activities as needed.
• Support operational needs across cultivation departments as directed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and compliant work environment.
• Comply with company policies, SOPs, applicable state regulations, and safety requirements.
• Work variable shifts, including weekends or overtime, as required by business needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Communicate clearly and professionally with cultivation management and team members to maintain alignment on tasks, priorities, and expectations.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to help team members succeed.
• Work independently and collaboratively to maintain efficient workflow and meet operational needs.
• Identify and communicate challenges, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Demonstrate accountability, professionalism, punctuality, patience, flexibility, and a commitment to maintaining high standards in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to perceive and meet the needs of team members and management.

What You'll Bring

• 1+ years of experience in cultivation, horticulture, agriculture, gardening, irrigation, or a related field preferred.
• Basic understanding of plant care, growth cycles, watering requirements, and nutrient needs.
• Ability to recognize common signs of plant stress, overwatering, underwatering, and nutrient deficiencies.
• Familiarity with irrigation systems, nutrient mixing, and pH and EC measurements preferred.
• Cannabis cultivation experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow established procedures and maintain accurate records, data entry, and paperwork.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to identify and address discrepancies.
• Ability to coordinate daily tasks, provide work-related guidance, and troubleshoot routine operational issues.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn company systems.
• Knowledge of cannabis strains, genetics, and cultivation practices.
• Must meet applicable state requirements for employment and state affiliation in the cannabis industry.
• Ability to identify cannabis varieties using visual and olfactory senses is highly desirable.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and coordinate daily activities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in measurements, documentation, and reporting.
• Ability to communicate clearly and calmly with team members and management.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate effectively, and provide task-specific guidance.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, troubleshoot routine issues, and follow established procedures.
• High level of efficiency, patience, flexibility, reliability, and professionalism

Physical Demands

This position requires continuous standing and walking, with frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, and repetitive use of hands and fingers to operate equipment and handle materials, including fine motor tasks using scissors.

Employees must frequently lift, carry, push, pull, and move materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds, using proper lifting techniques, mechanical assistance, or team lifting when necessary. The role requires sustained physical activity throughout scheduled shifts.

Work is performed primarily in an indoor cannabis cultivation facility, with exposure to wet or humid conditions, temperature fluctuations, natural plant odors, nutrient solutions, chemical fumes, dust, and airborne particles. Employees may work around irrigation systems, pumps, nutrient tanks, and wet or slippery surfaces. Required PPE must be worn, and all company safety procedures, equipment protocols, and applicable workplace safety requirements must be followed.

EOE

Justice Grown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.