Integrated Pest Management Technician

The Role

Does everything you touch turn to green? 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

Essential Functions:

• 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, 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 • 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