IPM Lead

Renew Cannabis Co.; Franklin (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Wellness Holdings leads a team of IPM Technicians to protect plant health through integrated pest management. The IPM Lead will oversee scouting, treatments, and reporting, ensuring compliant, environmentally responsible practices.

Schedule: Tuesday - Thursday 9am - 7:30pm; Pay: $24/hour. This role emphasizes early pest detection, collaboration with cultivation teams, and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• State Certified Applicator license in Vegetable Crop Pest Control category within 90 days
• Experience in plant health and pest management preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead IPM Technicians in pest monitoring and treatment applications.
• Perform regular scouting for pests and diseases and report irregularities.
• Safely apply biological controls, beneficial insects, and compliant pesticides with proper signage and entry intervals.
• Maintain detailed records of pest activity, treatments, and environmental conditions.

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The IPM Lead is responsible for overseeing a team of IPM Technicians to support plant health by executing integrated pest management strategies, including regular scouting, treatment application, and detailed reporting. Working under the IPM Supervisor or Manager, this role is essential to early pest and disease detection and prevention through compliant, environmentally responsible practices.

SCHEDULE: Tuesday - Thursday 9am - 7:30pm

PAY: $24/hour

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Team Leadership: Leading IMP Technicians in pest monitoring and treatment applications.
• Pest and Disease Monitoring -Regularly inspect plants and cultivation areas for pests, diseases, and beneficial insects. Use traps and visual scouting to track pest trends. Promptly report any irregularities, including those related to irrigation, plant health, or equipment.
• Application of Treatments - Safely Apply biological controls, beneficial insects, and compliant pesticides safely and accurately. Ensure proper signage, follow all re-entry interval protocols, and document all applications in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Data Collection and Reporting - Maintain detailed records of pest activity, treatment methods, and environmental conditions. Share observations with cultivation leadership to support data-driven decision-making

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITES

• Equipment Maintenance -Clean, calibrate, and maintain IPM tools, application devices, and environmental sensors. Ensure sanitation protocols are followed to prevent contamination and ensure accuracy.
• Compliance and Safety - Consistently follow all PPE requirements, chemical safety procedures, company SOPs and state regulatory compliance. Attend mandatory training and maintain certifications as required by law.
• Collaboration and Communication - Work closely with cultivation, fertigation, and compliance teams to identify and resolve plant health issues. Communicate clearly and timely with supervisors regarding pest pressures, treatment plans, and outcomes.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 years of age or older and be able to pass a background check
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Registered Agent Card
• Must obtain a State Certified Applicator license in Vegetable Crop Pest Control category within 90 days
• Must be able to work in humid environments with strong plant odors, and fluctuating temperatures
• Willingness to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and to follow sanitation and safety standards
• Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and organized
• Able to follow strict procedures and communicate effectively
• Knowledge of cannabis laws and ability to maintain compliance

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 1 year or more commercial cultivation experience with a focus on flowering
• Strong knowledge of plant biology, flowering cycles, pests, and disease cycles
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time effectively and communicate clearly across teams

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH)is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor and provisioning center operator with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania. We seek to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis industry through a premium, unmatched customer-focused retail experience. We are looking to build a world-class team that will help carry out our mission of helping to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution. We are committed to improving the quality of our patient's lives by offering unrivaled quality, consistency and meticulously curated products that satisfy our customers unique, individual needs. When it comes to customer service experience, our dispensaries will set a new standard of excellence, emphasizing health and wellness by a highly knowledgeable team. A team that is committed to our values, our people, and our communities; we are looking for people who are inspired by our vision and stay dedicated to our mission as we continuously expand.

EEO STATEMENT

Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. ("AWH") and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.