Fertigation Lead — Precision Irrigation & Cultivation

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

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.