IPM Specialist

About The Role

The IPM Specialist is responsible for overseeing all Integrated Pest Management activities at the cultivation site. This role plays a key part in protecting crop health by conducting routine scouting, coordinating preventative treatments, and leading sanitation tasks—particularly the scheduling and execution of irrigation line sanitation to prevent waterborne pathogens. The IPM Specialist works closely with Flower, Veg, and Harvest Tech 2's and is accountable for ensuring timely execution of all IPM-related tasks in alignment with the Cultivation Plant Schedule. This position is hands-on but also requires collaboration and strong communication. The IPM Specialist may perform tasks directly or escalate support needed by wider cultivation team through partnership with the cultivation manager. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working cross-functionally with cultivation leadership.

How you'll make a difference

• Conduct daily scouting for pests, pathogens, and other plant health risks across Clone, Veg, Flower, and Mother rooms
• Coordinate and oversee all IPM-related applications, including foliar sprays and beneficial insect releases on routine/regular basis
• Schedule and manage irrigation line sanitation events to prevent waterborne pathogens
• Communicate clearly with Cultivation Supervisors and Managers on risk areas, trends, or protocol recommendations, and request support of the wider team as appropriate
• Enforce facility biosecurity protocols and assist in identifying and addressing potential contamination risks
• Maintain IPM inventory and manage ordering of supplies, PPE, and application equipment
• Partner with Flower, Veg, and Harvest Leads to align IPM activity with the plant schedule and room transitions
• Train Cultivation Technicians on IPM tasks and SOPs, and follow up to ensure adherence to expectations
• Maintain accurate records of scouting results, treatment events, and sanitation activities for state, compliance, and internal tracking
• Respond quickly and appropriately to emergent pest or pathogen outbreaks
• Maintain compliance with all state-specific regulations related to pesticide use, sanitation, and recordkeeping
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Additional tasks as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1-2 years of packaging, labeling, and/or production experience strongly preferred
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary focus and attention to detail
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with colleagues
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• 1-3 years of experience in commercial cannabis cultivation or the equivalent of experience within a large cannabis cultivation facility, and proven knowledge and experience
• Strong knowledge of pest and pathogen identification, prevention, and treatment strategies
• Working understanding of foliar application techniques and beneficial insect use
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to carry out assignments to completion within the parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Must be able to pass a medical evaluation and all applicable state pesticide certification exams to legally handle and apply restricted-use pesticides (as required by the state where operating)
• Must be eligible to work in a cannabis facility and pass all background and credentialing checks
• Knowledge of irrigation systems, fertigation, and rootzone sanitation practices preferred

Computers and Technology

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Proficiency with inventory systems and office equipment

Pay & Benefits

Excellent work environment with a full benefit package offered including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, holidays, pet insurance, and other paid leaves of absence.

• Full suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee life insurance and supplemental life
• Spouse and child life and ADD&D
• Pet insurance
• FSA and HSA available
• Based on eligibility

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm. Subject to change as business needs.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manufacturing environment that requires extended time standing, walking, bending, crouching, and reaching
• Ability to carry up to 50lbs for up to a distance of 100ft may be required
• Occasional extended and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects
• Ability to work in a humid and pollinated environment with strong lighting, humidity, and temperature variation
• Use of microscopes and hand lenses for pest/pathogen identification
• Use of step stools and ladders while adhering to OSHA safety standards
• On-site daily attendance is required