IPM/Fertigation Lead

Jushi Holdings Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

A cannabis industry leader is seeking an IPM/Fertigation Lead to support cultivation operations at their Manassas facility. You'll be responsible for managing irrigation tasks, training staff, and ensuring compliance with operational guidelines. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Horticulture or related fields, or at least 2 years of experience in plant cultivation. Strong communication skills and knowledge of large-scale cultivation processes are critical. The position offers competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must pass background and drug screening.
• Knowledge of nutrient requirements and integrated pest management.
• Experience with compliance systems.
• Experience with compliance systems and cannabis plant genetics knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and work independently with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with irrigation and pest management operations.
• Train and mentor staff on irrigation techniques.
• Perform pesticide applications in cultivation rooms.
• Perform pesticide applications in cultivation rooms.
• Monitor nutrient levels (pH, EC, temperature) and prepare nutrient stocks.
• Ensure timely completion of irrigation tasks and equipment maintenance.
• Weekly/monthly tasks include room setup for transplants and IPM monitoring.

Skills

Knowledge of large-scale commercial plant cultivation

Active listening

Effective communication skills

Basic math skills

Active listening

Education

Degree in Horticulture or related field or 2 years of experience

2+ years cultivation experience

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database management

Email

Job description

Want to make a meaningful difference in peoples’ lives while earning a competitive salary? At Jushi Holdings Inc. ”) ( CSE: JUSH ) ( OTCQX: JUSHF ), we are shaping the future of the cannabis industry, the fastest growing jobs sector in the U.S. The IPM/Fertigation Lead position provides support to the activities and operations of the Cultivation Department while abiding by all applicable policies, procedures, and operational guidelines. This position is generally responsible for assisting with Irrigation and Pest Management operations. The IPM/Fertigation Lead will report to the IPM/Fertigation Manager.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Receive VA private pesticide applicators license within the first 90 days.
• Responsible for completing any work assigned during scheduled shifts.
• Provide any necessary support to the management team to ensure cultivation duties are efficiently and timely completed in a manner consistent with the company’s Standard Operation Procedure for each duty.
• Initial IPM/Fertigation Lead duties will involve essential Cultivation operations and may be expanded over time.
• Direct and supervise daily activities of the IPM/irrigation technicians.
• Train and mentor staff on proper irrigation techniques, system maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Ensure timely and efficient completion of scheduled irrigation tasks.
• Perform pesticide applications in cultivation rooms.
• Daily responsibilities include stock tank refilling/cleaning, and specifically (but not exclusively) irrigation checks, irrigation filter maintenance, preparing nutrient solutions, preparing nutrient stock tanks, monitoring nutrient pH, EC, and temperature, and implementing irrigation schedules.
• Weekly responsibilities include spot cleaning, performing cube resaturation, placing drippers in cubes after room fills, performing room scouts, applying predatory insects, cleaning irrigation equipment, preparing rooms for a new transplant, and light maintenance on fertigation equipment.
• Monthly responsibilities include cleaning stock tanks, irrigation installation, hanging sticky cards for IPM monitoring, and cleaning/replacing filters.
• Responsible to follow all applicable operational guidelines, comply with verbal directives, and practice and/or implement all safety, security, sanitation, policies, procedures, rules, skills, and the like presented during training, by management, in Standard Operating Procedures, or otherwise when performing job duties.
• Responsible to understand and follow all GACP/GMP guidelines throughout the facility.
• Perform such other duties as employee is qualified to perform and may be assigned.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Preferred: degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, Agronomy, Plant Biology, or related field or a minimum of 2 years of experience cultivating plants.
• Must pass background and drug screening
• Knowledge of large-scale commercial plant cultivation, including but not limited to, nutrient requirements, integrated pest management, irrigation principles, growing media, light requirements, temperature control, and airflow.
• Experience with compliance systems.
• Cannabis plant and genetics knowledge.
• Must accept accountability, have a proactive attitude, and demonstrate consistent attention to detail.
• Active listening and effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate to a variety of audiences, are critical.
• Basic math skills are necessary.
• Basic understanding of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and particularly those governing cannabis, and organizational rules, directives, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ability to work independently throughout the day in accordance with instructions.
• Ability to use standard office equipment, and particularly computer equipment and software such as word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications, and electronic mail.
• Ability to work effectively with other employees, management, customers, government representatives such as facility inspectors.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While performing duties associated with the IPM/Fertigation Lead position, the employee will be required to perform regular grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• The IPM/Fertigation Lead will be required to stand for long periods of time on a regular basis and to use their hands to perform detailed work.
• Comfortable working at heights ranging from 10 – 30 feet.
• Lift up to 50lbs., stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 10 hours, frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES AT JUSHI

We offer benefit packages that may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short, and Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and 401(k).

BONUS DUTIES YOU SHOULD UNDERSTAND

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Jushi is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

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