IPM Technician

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The IPM Technician works in conjunction with the Cultivation Management, overseeing all Integrated Pest Management activities. Eliminates and controls undesirable insects, with infrequent supervision. The IPM Technician is versed in proper application methodology including calibration, application procedures and insect, arachnid, and vertebrate identification.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES

• Applying IPM products including sprays and biological control agents
• Scouting all cultivation areas for signs and symptoms of pests, pathogens, and other plant health issues.
• Identifies insects, arthropods, vertebrates, and other pests and create treatment plans based on physiology
• Measures area dimensions requiring treatment; calculates chemical requirements to address specific pest issues
• Operates, maintains, and repairs equipment as needed
• Coordinates scheduling of work orders with the Cultivation Management
• Stays current on practices and all local, state, and federal codes and regulations related to IPM in agriculture
• Ensures timely submission of all required records
• Implements quality standards; conducts and documents follow-up inspections
• Must complete required training to maintain commercial applicators license for Pest category
• Maintains effective written and oral communication with Cultivation Management
• Follows standard operating procedures for assigned tasks and projects and follows all safety protocol
• Cleaning all cultivation areas regularly to prevent the buildup of algae and debris
• Maintaining cleanliness of cultivation areas and ensure sanitation procedures are being closely followed.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and challenging environment
• Additional ad hoc projects, tasks, and responsibilities will apply
• Maintaining compliance with company SOPs and reporting changes or updates to management as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Company Overview

Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor and provisioning center operator with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania. We seek to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis industry through a premium, unmatched customer-focused retail experience. We are looking to build a world-class team that will help carry out our mission of helping to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution. We are committed to improving the quality of our patient's lives by offering unrivaled quality, consistency and meticulously curated products that satisfy our customers unique, individual needs. When it comes to customer service experience, our dispensaries will set a new standard of excellence, emphasizing health and wellness by a highly knowledgeable team. A team that is committed to our values, our people, and our communities; we are looking for people who are inspired by our vision and stay dedicated to our mission as we continuously expand.

EEO STATEMENT

Ascend Wellness Holdings, LLC and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.