IPM Technician III

Trulieve; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Trulieve in Phoenix, AZ seeks an IPM Technician III to support Cultivation with IPM scouting and product application, ensuring compliance with laws and internal policies. You will inspect rooms, apply pesticides as directed, collect plant samples, and collaborate with staff to address pest and health issues while maintaining safe, efficient operations.

Prior cultivation experience preferred. This role offers a fast-paced environment, opportunities for hands-on growth, and a pathway to pesticide

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass respirator fit testing.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Punctuality is required.
• Cultivation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting all plants and rooms across assigned facility.
• Completing spray assignments as assigned by management.
• Taking notes on plant health, pest issues, and cleanliness for daily reports.
• Taking plant samples for inspection to identify pests or health issues.
• Partner with staff to identify problems and develop solutions.
• Researching pests and plant health issues and compliant handling.
• Work independently with good time management to inspect rooms before light cycle switches off.
• Verbal presentations for weekly management meetings.
• Maintain and clean equipment used for tasks.
• Conduct tasks in mother/clone areas to increase cultivation skills as IPM Technician III.
• Cutting, sticking, tagging clones; proper clone care and irrigation; dome management.
• Irrigating plants using various methods; dispose of green waste.
• Document testing results and input data into company database.
• Pruning and defoliating; culling plants.
• Take part in educational activities to prepare for pesticide licensing.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Respirator fit testing

Effective communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Team player

Punctual

Cultivation experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Career Opportunities: IPM Technician III (21444)

Requisition ID21444-Posted09/29/2026-IPM-Cultivation-AZ-C-Phoenix-E Magnolia St-Production-Mid-Career- Job Location (Country/Region) (1) - Job Location (region) (1) -0%

Join Trulieve – Where Passion Meets Purpose

If you're interested in being part of one of the nation's fastest-growing industries, Trulieve may be the perfect place for you. We are proud to be recognized onTIME's America's Best Companies 2026 List, an honor awarded to top-performing U.S. organizations based on employee satisfaction, financial strength, and sustainability transparency. Trulieve was one of only two cannabis companies to receive this distinction.

If you have passion for helping others and want to make a meaningful impact through your work, this may be the role for you. At Trulieve, we strive to bring our patients the relief they need in products they can trust. Our plants are hand-grown in carefully controlled environments designed to minimize unwanted chemicals and pests, keeping the cultivation process as natural as possible every step of the way.To learn more about Trulieve and our mission, please visit www.trulieve.com

Requisition ID: 21444

Remote Work Available:No

Department: Cultivation

Reports to: IPM Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Location: Phoenix , AZ

POSITION SUMMARY

The IPM Technician III performs IPM Scouting and Product application tasks to support the operations within the Cultivation department, while abiding by laws, rules, policies, procedures, and operational guidelines. In addition, as determined by business need, IPM Technician III employees may be flexed to provide support in flower, veg, mom, propagation, harvest and post-harvest areas.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Inspecting all plants and rooms across assigned facility

Completing spray assignments as assigned by management

Taking notes on and assessing plant health, pest issues, and cleanliness of grow rooms for daily reports by email as well as the Trulieve SharePoint

Taking plant samples for inspection to identify pests or plant health issues

Partner with staff and management to identify problems across the grow and collaborate on developing and implementing solutions

Researching pests and plant health issues and how to better deal with them in a compliant manner

Work independently with excellent time management skills to inspect all rooms in facilities before light cycle switches off

Verbal presentations for weekly management meetings

Clean and maintain equipment necessary for the completion of all tasks

Conduct tasks in mother and clone production areas to increase cultivation skills as IPM Technician III

• Cutting, Sticking, and Tagging clones.
• Proper clone care, irrigation, and dome management.
• Irrigating plants utilizing various methods.
• Identifying and disposing of Green Waste.
• Documenting testing results through reports and logs.
• Inputting data into the company database.
• Pruning and defoliating.
• Culling plants.

Take part in educational activities to prepare for pesticide licensing

All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to pass respirator fit testing

Effective communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment

Works well in a team environment

Punctual

Cultivation experience preferred

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent

Must be a minimum of 21 years of age (or a minimum of 18 years of age in CT, PA and WV)

Must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Will be working in close proximity and with cannabis flower and particulates on a daily basis

Must be able to handle organic matter daily, able to wear PPE as appropriate (eye, face, hand, arm, head, foot, body, fall protection), and able to be exposed to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions while wearing PPE (95 degrees or greater)

Must be able to wear IPM PPE including Tyvek Coveralls, FaceShield, Half and/or Full Face Respirators, and Protective Gloves while mixing, loading, and spraying crops.

Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 lbs to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet, with or without mechanical assistance

Must be able to work seated/standing as appropriate at workstations for extended periods, maintain body equilibrium while climbing ladders, stairways, stooping, kneeling, crouching, repetitive movements and reaching, and use hands/fingers to hold, grasp, turn, pick, pinch frequently/constantly to complete tasks.

At times, the entire shift may be spent standing and walking.

Requires repetitive hand, wrist, finger and elbow movement.

Must have visual acuity with/without job aids to perform activities such as reading, viewing a computer terminal, and visual inspection involving small parts/details. Clarity of vision at 20 ft or more in day and night/dark conditions

Must be able to communicate with conversational proficiency with co-workers, vendors, etc.

Working in an environment with equipment that produces continuous low-level sound (Moderate noise)

Salary will be commensurate with experience. A comprehensive benefits package including paid time off is offered with this position.

Trulieve provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.