Fertigation Technician

Connected Careers Page; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Vacation Time

Career Growth

Job summary

Connected International, Inc. (Connected Cannabis Co.) is seeking a Fertigation Technician to join our Sacramento facility team. You will determine precise nutrient mixing and delivery, monitor systems, and escalate issues in real time to prevent production disruption.

The role requires at least a high school diploma, 1+ year of cultivation/production experience, and strong Excel skills. Cannabis experience is not required but agricultural knowledge is essential; shift flexibility is needed in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years experience in cultivation or production management.
• Cannabis experience not required, but agricultural knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Accurate mixing and delivery of nutrients to all plants.
• Monitor plant production schedule for accurate recipe delivery.
• Maintain fertigation equipment and coordinate with maintenance.
• Test water quality and plant tissue; document results.
• Escalate issues and perform root cause analysis when needed.
• Suggest improvements and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Nutrient mixing

Analytical skills

Leadership

Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fertigation system

Job description

Connected International, Inc. (Connected Cannabis Co.) is a leading vertically integrated cannabis company based in Sacramento and operating in California, Arizona, and Florida. With over 15 years experience, Connected specializes in breeding, growing, manufacturing, and distributing top-shelf cannabis through its state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary genetics.

With over 300 employees across the United States, Connected maintains a strong presence in the industry across multiple markets. The company has recently expanded into Arizona and Florida with ambitious national expansion plans underway. Connected's mission has always been to breed, grow, and sell the best cannabis in the world, setting high standards for its products, people, and partners wherever we go.

About the Job

The Fertigation Technician works under the supervision of the General Manager (GM) to determine the precise mixing and delivery of nutrients to the cannabis crops throughout the facility. Responsible for monitoring the performance of the fertigation system to ensure that it is working according to specifications from the vendor and elevate issues to the fertigation program manager and the GM in real time to avoid major issues in regard to delivery of nutrients and/or the system itself. This position requires the use of automated computer systems, meters for analytical analysis and controlled environment technology.

What You Will Do

• Accurate mixing and delivery of nutrients to all plants.
• Monitors and assures the plant production schedule is current for proper recipe delivery.
• Coordinates efforts to assure the fertigation system equipment is maintained and running properly.
• Perform regular testing of water quality, media analysis and plant tissue analysis as well as recording and documenting the results.
• Ensure the plants are in optimal health and report any problems seen on daily walks.
• Keep stock of inventory and order materials and equipment as needed.
• Maintains a high degree of accountability and responsibility.
• Promptly escalates any issues that arise and helps perform root cause analysis.
• Responsible for implementing corrections and corrective actions.
• Actively looks and make suggestions for improvements.
• Capable and able to perform all duties of the Cultivation Technician.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Understands, supports, and communicates Company mission, vision, and values.
• Understands and follows the requirements of the quality system.
• Identifies and documents any problems related to the product, process, or the quality system.
• Recommends, provides, or initiates solutions by actively providing suggestions for improvement.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum age of 21 years or older and pass a criminal background check.
• High school or equivalent
• 1+ years experience in cultivation or production management
• Cannabis experience not required, but other relevant agricultural or plant knowledge is required
• Experience using a fertigation system is a plus
• May require working rotating shifts with varied hours/day, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
• Must be analytical and resourceful leader, who is able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment
• Ability to operate within a tightly controlled track and trace environment
• Intermediate level knowledge of all growing mediums, nutrient regimens, cultivation methodologies, environmental requirements and cultivation techniques.
• Have a basic understanding of cannabis laws, rules and regulations set forth by the state
• Fundamental knowledge, as well as the ability to be taught and guided in areas related to cultivation with other areas being taught as the employee shows interest while still maintaining their capabilities as a cultivation technician.
• Must understand and implement the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the company and the cultivation department.
• Adhere to company mission statement, while maintaining high ethical standards and professionalism.
• Must work well with others and ability to adapt quickly to changes in policy, procedure, methods and technique.
• Use of independent judgment regarding product processing, keeping quality, projections and goals in mind.
• Help create a proactive and positive environment; a positive attitude and self-motivation to help produce high quality product, while meeting and/or exceeding personal and/or company goals.
• Ability to work with, help, guide, challenge and motivate other team members to create a cohesive unit.
• Must manage their time during work efficiently to meet goals while consistently producing quality product.
• Follow basic instructions and ability to take constructive criticism from their managers to maintain quality standards and production goals.
• Skill in analyzing potential problems with a plant or the product being processed.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office – strong Excel skills required.
• Shows self-motivation/innovation and the ability to work well with all members of their staff and the company, as well as with their direct supervisor.
• Ability to listen well and communicate effectively various audiences, especially with the direct supervisors and other co-workers.

Compensation

The hourly pay range for this position in the selected city is: $18.00- $22.00. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires normal, corrective vision range, the ability to see color and the ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs., with or without assistance
• Ability to climb, push, pull, stoop, grasp, walk, sit, stand, bend and reach for the duration of shift
• Requires manual dexterity to operate job related equipment
• Requires normal hearing range

Why Connected?

Connected is an exciting and innovative workplace with a highly engaged workforce brought together by a shared passion to be the best in the business. We are on a mission to breed, grow and sell the best cannabis in the world! This is a super unique opportunity to be part of the start-up stage of the booming cannabis industry. We are looking for exceptional people to join our team as we transition into the next phase of our business ventures and become a leader in the cannabis space.

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Vacation Time (Flexible Vacation policy for exempt positions)
• Career Growth and Internal Advancement Opportunities
• Chance to work in an exciting new start-up industry with awesome people!

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