Integrated Pest Management Technician

Green Thumb Industries (GTI); Danville (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Integrated Pest Management Technician, where your expertise in horticulture and pest management will play a vital role in supporting our cultivation team. This position offers a unique opportunity to implement innovative pest control strategies while ensuring compliance with safety and operational guidelines. If you have a passion for the environment and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced setting, this role is perfect for you. Be part of a team that values detail-oriented individuals who are motivated to make a positive impact in the horticulture industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in horticulture/nursery, entomology, or plant pathology required.
• Must obtain Pesticide Applicator Certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and monitor pest activity in various environments.
• Develop and implement effective IPM strategies.

Skills

Horticulture

Pest Management

Attention to Detail

Data Collection

Research Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Job description

Does everything you touch turn to green? GTI is looking for an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Technician to join our cultivation team. The IPM Tech provides horticulture and pest-management expertise to support our cultivation department, while abiding by laws, rules, policies, procedures and operational guidelines. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated, positive individual with a nursery, horticulture, entomology or plant pathology background.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Inspect and monitor pest activity in various environments
• Identify pests and assess infestation levels using scientific knowledge and monitoring tools
• Develop and implement effective IPM strategies based on pest biology, environmental conditions, and site-specific factors
• Apply control methods including cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical techniques while minimizing risk to people and the environment
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, treatments, and pest activity trends
• Collaborate with Supervisors and team members to ensure consistent and effective pest management practices
• Calibrate and maintain equipment used for pest control and monitoring

Safety & Compliance:

• Must be able to perform duties while wearing proper PPE as required (i.e. respirators, googles, coveralls, gloves)
  • Be aware of hazards in the workspace
• Retain and understand department specific training
• Report safety incidents/ concerns and comply with follow-up actions
• Be compliant with area safety requirements, state regulations and PPE requirements
• Follow GMP, biosecurity, sanitation or other quality and compliance requirements
• Perform record keeping accurately and completely as directed by a lead or supervisor

Qualifications

• Previous experience in horticulture/nursery, entomology, or plant pathology required
• Pesticide Applicator Certification required within 90 days of employment
• Highly organized, with an obsessive attention to detail
• Experienced in Excel, data collection and entry
• Research skills and familiarity with scientific method preferred
• Must be able to read and correctly follow written instructions and product labels
• Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness
• Attention to detail and ability to focus on one task for extended periods of time
• Adapts and thrives in a demanding, start-up, fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently throughout a workday with given directives
• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment
• Some exposure, with proper personal protective equipment, to regulated chemicals such as fertilizers, cleaning agents, and pesticides
• Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil).

Additional Requirements

• Must pass any and all required background checks
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must be approved by the D.O.A. to receive an Agent badge

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