Senior Outdoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Technician (Full Time Temp)

The Role 

Does everything you touch turn to green? GTI is looking for a Senior Outdoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Technician to join our cultivation team. The Senior Outdoor IPM Tech provides horticulture and pest-management expertise to support our outdoor 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 

• 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 Cultivation leadership and IPM Director to ensure consistent and effective pest management practices


• Calibrate and maintain equipment used for pest control and monitoring


• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned

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 as needed


• Perform record keeping accurately and completely as directed by a lead or Head Grower

Qualifications  

• Previous experience in horticulture/nursery, entomology, or plant pathology preferred


• Prior cannabis experience is not required


• Ability to qualify for a Pesticide Applicator Certification within 90 days of employment


• Highly organized, with a high 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, 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).


• Ability to work in extreme heat and extreme cold in an outdoor setting


• Ability to come in early or stay late for IPM applications as needed

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 possess valid driver’s license 


• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age 


• Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry