Fertigation Technician: (Sunday - Wednesday)

JOB SUMMARY

The Technician – Cultivation Fertigation ensures optimal plant nutrition and hydration by accurately mixing and applying nutrient solutions and monitoring irrigation systems. This role is responsible for data collection and troubleshooting within the fertigation system. All duties must be performed in compliance with internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Nutrient Mixing & Water Preparation: Accurately fill, mix and PH adjust water and nutrients per specifications. Follow precise directions and safe chemical handling protocols.


• Irrigation System Monitoring: Conduct regular emitter and drain checks, monitor for functionality and clogs. Calibrate and operate EC and PH meters to confirm correct dosing and runoff readings. Identify and troubleshoot issues with irrigation equipment, escalate to leadership as needed.


• Environmental & Irrigation Data Collection and Entry: Record and input data related to irrigation schedules, runoff readings and system performance. Monitor and assess plant hydration needs and overall plant health based on data trends.


• Plant Health Monitoring: Identify and report signs of plant stress, nutrient deficiencies, pests, or diseases to the Cultivation or IPM team. Assist with visual inspections tied to fertigation performance.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITES

• Collaborate with team members and maintain open communications with leadership


• Submit maintenance requests when irrigation or fertigation equipment malfunctions


• Follow and maintain facility cleanliness, sanitation, and biosecurity protocols


• Adhere to all safety, sanitation, PPE requirements and operational procedures


• Maintain operational logs and assist in monitoring water system equipment/reporting issues to Cultivation Leadership

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 years of age or older and able to pass a background check


• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Registered Agent Card


• Basic math skills to manage nutrient ratios and measurements


• Ability to abide by safe chemical handling protocols


• Understanding of and ability to follow chemical handling and mixing directions/ratios


• Willingness to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to sanitation and biosecurity rules


• Ability to work weekends, holidays, overtime, or as needed

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with irrigation control systems such as Argus or Synopta


• Proficiency in basic Microsoft Excel and Word for data entry and reporting


• Strong problem solving skills with flexibility to shift tasks when priorities change


• Ability to communicate respectfully and uphold organizational ethics and integrity