Fertigation Lead

Shangrila Dispensaries; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (50% company contrib)

Dental insurance (50% company contrib)

Vision insurance (50% company contrib)

PTO 56 hours annually

Sick time 40 hours annually

Job summary

Shangri-La in Stratford, CT, is seeking a Fertigation Lead to oversee daily fertigation and irrigation operations, ensuring plants are fed and watered according to SOPs. You will manage the water room, support cultivation staff, and collaborate with the Cultivation Manager to maintain plant quality.

This hands-on role requires 2+ years of cultivation experience, familiarity with irrigation/fertigation systems, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cannabis cultivation experience.
• Experience with irrigation/fertigation systems and fertilizer mixing.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of plant development and cultivation operations.
• Comfortable with basic fertilizer calculations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily fertigation and irrigation activities.
• Manage feeding schedules and adjustments.
• Monitor Rhythm and Aroya systems, sensors, irrigation lines, and equipment.
• Mix and validate stock tanks according to SOPs.
• Perform irrigation checks, runoff collection, flushing, and system maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and functional water room.
• Train cultivation team members assisting with fertigation.
• Coordinate daily activities with the Cultivation Manager and Cultivation Leads.
• Maintain accurate logs, inventory, and data tracking.
• Follow all cultivation SOPs, sanitation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with cultivation tasks when additional support is needed.

Skills

Cannabis cultivation experience

Irrigation/Fertigation systems

Leadership or supervisory

Plant development understanding

Fertilizer calculations

Job description

What This Role Is All About

The Fertigation Lead oversees daily fertigation and irrigation operations, ensuring plants are properly fed and irrigated according to established schedules and SOPs. This role manages water room and irrigation equipment, supports cultivation staff, and works closely with the Cultivation Manager and Cultivation Leads to maintain plant quality, consistency, and efficiency.

Is This You?

You notice the little things and take pride in getting them right. You enjoy hands‑on work, stay organized, and take ownership without needing constant direction. You work well in a fast‑paced environment and aren't afraid to jump in where needed.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily fertigation and irrigation activities
• Manage feeding schedules and make adjustments as needed
• Monitor Rhythm and Aroya systems, sensors, irrigation lines, and equipment
• Mix and validate stock tanks according to SOPs
• Perform irrigation checks, runoff collection, flushing, and system maintenance
• Maintain a clean, organized, and functional water room
• Train and support cultivation team members assisting with fertigation
• Coordinate daily activities with the Cultivation Manager and Cultivation Leads
• Maintain accurate logs, inventory, and data tracking
• Follow all cultivation SOPs, sanitation standards, and regulatory requirements
• Assist with cultivation tasks when additional support is needed

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of cannabis cultivation experience preferred
• Experience with irrigation/fertigation systems, fertilizer mixing, crop steering, and precision irrigation
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong understanding of plant development and cultivation operations
• Comfortable with basic calculations for fertilizer formulations, dilutions, and application rates
• Organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and able to work well with a team

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands‑on position requiring standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Must be able to use ladders and mobile platforms and successfully complete respirator fit testing when required.

Total Compensation & Benefits

Base Pay:

$24.00 per hour, approximately 40 hours per week

Estimated Annual Base Pay: $49,920

Benefits

• Health insurance with 50% company contribution, approximately $332.48/month
• Dental insurance with 50% company contribution, approximately $26.84/month
• Vision insurance with 50% company contribution, approximately $7.80/month
• 56 hours of accrued PTO annually, approximately $1,344 in value
• 40 hours of accrued sick time annually, approximately $960 in value

Estimated Total Compensation: Approximately $56,629 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer

Shangri-La is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status.