Integrated Pest Management Technician

About the Role

GTI is looking for an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Technician to join our cultivation team. The IPM Tech provides horticulture and pest-management expertise to support our 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 Supervisors and team members to ensure consistent and effective pest management practices
• Calibrate and maintain equipment used for pest control and monitoring

Safety & Compliance

• Must be able to perform duties while wearing proper PPE as required (i.e. respirators, goggles, 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
• Perform record keeping accurately and completely as directed by a lead or supervisor

Qualifications

• Previous experience in horticulture/nursery, entomology, or plant pathology required
• Pesticide Applicator Certification required within 90 days of employment
• Highly organized, with an obsessive 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
• Prior cannabis experience not required

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, 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)

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 be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must be approved by the D.O.A. to receive an Agent badge

Pay

$21—$24 USD