IPM Technician I

Cansortium Inc is a vertically integrated cultivator, processor, formulator, and retailer of Premium Cannabis Products currently operating in Florida, Pennsylvania and Texas as Fluent Cannabis. Our purpose is to compassionately provide patients access to the highest level of medical cannabis in an unrivaled, professional healthcare environment with outstanding customer service. Patient care always comes first at Fluent, and our standards, practices, and performance are unmatched.

We are looking for individuals who want to work alongside great talent and create a positive work experience for their team. We are focused on continuous improvements, which creates development opportunities, engaged feedback, and increased contributions towards our goals as a leader in the medical cannabis industry.

Find out more at www.getfluent.com. Follow us on LinkedIn. 

Role Summary:

The IPM Technician I perform all Integrated Pest Management activities under the guidance of the designated IPM lead, with minimal direct supervision, to support the day-to-day cultivation operations in the stocking and upkeep of a medical cannabis production facility. This role identifies, monitors, tracks, and controls insect, fungal, and bacterial populations within the cultivation areas and is versed in treatment through biological and chemical controls. Candidates must understand application methodology including the calibration and application procedures of equipment, and all local state guidelines, while maintaining attention to detail, precise recording keeping, and inventory tracking.

Key Responsibilities:

IPM Technician I

All candidates must be able to work in an environment with a safety culture. Extended periods of standing, walking, bending, reaching, and high dexterity functions are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, including but not limited to:
 

• Identifies pest and pathogens and their levels in the cultivation areas
• Monitors pest and pathogen levels, and updates IPM leads and area supervisors accordingly
• Monitors crop health in cultivation areas, using a variety of tools and instrumentation
• Maintains and monitors beneficial organism populations and rates
• Develops, modifies, and applies plant protectant treatment plans accordingly
• Tracks product usage in plant protectant preparation
• Maintains clear records and logs, and ensures timely submission of all required records
• Stay current on practices and all local, state and federal codes and regulations related to IPM in agriculture
• Attend required trainings to maintain commercial applicators license for pest category
• Maintain effective written and oral communication with IPM team leads or/and Cultivation Manager
• Follow standard operating procedures for assigned tasks and projects; follows all safety protocols
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Completing coursework designated in the “Fluent Sessions” training program

Skills/Competencies:

• Biological and Chemical Sciences
• Business Acumen
• Basic Math Skills
• Customer/Client Focus
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Results Driven
• Technical Capacity
• Punctuality and Efficiency
• Positive Attitude

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no management functions.

Work environment:

This job operates in a commercial horticulture environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions. The noise level in the work environment can be loud, tight corners and workspaces. Extensive walking and equipment operation. Exposure to extreme weather conditions, pesticides, fertilizers and pollen producing environment. Work time expectation: 80% of time will be physical labor, 20% training and misc.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Some examples are lifting to 50lbs, work with hands above head, repetitive motions, bending over for extended period, and working in tight, dusty, cold, hot, spaces, etc.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. 

Travel:

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience:

• Must be at least 21 years of age and pass background check.
• Minimum of two years’ field or greenhouse pest management experience OR an undergraduate degree in a related field
• Must have, or obtain a State Certified Applicator license in Pest category within 90 days
• Ability to identify insects, arthropods, vertebrates and other pests and create treatment plans based on physiology.
• Coursework designated in the “Fluent Sessions” training program

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The company will ask you to help out in other departments depending on company needs. This means that you may notalways work in the department that you were hired, teamwork and getting product out to patients is the goal and this means helping out where you are needed is crucial to your success as well as the company’s success.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Fluent is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other classification protected by law.

COMPANY BENEFITS:

Fluent provides comprehensive benefits offerings to all full-time employees. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time-off program and non-matching 401k plan. 

 FLUENT participates in E- Verify to ensure a legal workforce. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to submit proof of such eligibility. 

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.