Integrated Pest Management Technician - GrowHealthy (Lake Wales)

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) 

We are GrowHealthy – a company dedicated to delivering the best products and services possible to the patients of Florida. GrowHealthy is a high-growth business asset of iAnthus Capital Management. We are positioned to become one of Florida’s largest and most trusted medical marijuana companies. Working hand-in-hand with state and local governments, the GrowHealthy brand features company-grown, tested, safe, and effective medical marijuana products 

We are currently in need of an experienced - Pest Management.  Pest management is a vital component to our business ensuring we can successfully deliver on our customer’s expectations. Under the direct supervision of the Senior Manage of Cultivation and/or Cultivation Supervisor, the IPM tech will ensure successful crop results through exceptional control over insects, disease, weeds and pathogens. 

The successful candidate will be experienced in pest prevention/pesticide applications and have in-depth knowledge of field scouting, monitoring threshold levels, documenting, tracking and reporting trends and prescribing corrective measures. 

The IPM tech will effectively communicate with internal/external customers and utilize good problem-solving skills to determine prioritization of workload and tasks to deliver proven results. Candidate will have experience supervising multiple employees over a vast area, managing timelines and executing tasks. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Practices 

• Conduct field scouting at a minimum of once per week throughout the growing season. 

• Develop pest specific thresholds to ensure proper use of tools available (biological, cultural, chemical, etc.). 

• Develop weekly pesticide application schedules through analysis of scouting data, crop stage, health and plan. 

• Experimentation, testing and validation of products used in controlling pests. Collaborate with manufacturer representatives and industry organizations to identify labeling needs enabling diverse and effective products available for use. 

• Implement additional biological and cultural practices (beneficial organisms, cover crops, isolations, etc.) to provide alternatives traditional pesticides. 

• Record Keeping and Data Governance 

• Adhere to all Pesticide State and Federal laws. 

• Work with State and Federal officers during routine and unannounced inspections, complaints or investigations. 

• Understand all aspects of pesticide management (interactions, tolerances, classifications, etc). 

• May require use of respirator in the workplace to protect against exposure to occupational dusts, fumes, mists, gases, and vapors; medical clearance and fit testing may be required before use of respirator.  

• All other tasks as required by management 

Required Qualifications: 

• Associates Degree in Horticulture, Agricultural or related field (preferred) 

• 2 years’ experience in the cannabis industry; minimum of 1-year of IPM  

• Experience preferably in an operations production/manufacturing environment.  

• Minimum of 1-year of leadership and supervisory experience 

• Capable of working without supervision.  

• Understands compliance regulations and adheres to SOPs for specialized areas. 

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written 

• Must be 21 years of age. 

• Must pass a Level 2 Background Screening as required by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, DOH and the Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU). 

• Competent computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Pesticide Applicators licenses for Categories: General Ag Pest Control; Agricultural Fumigation and Ag Chemigation. 

Physical Demands    

Work Environment   

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. 

• Plant atmosphere 

• Safety equipment required in plant areas 

• Exposed to bright light and watering areas 

• May be required to assist with pushing and moving of flower racks and tables 

Equal Employment Opportunity   

GrowHealthy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, GrowHealthy complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. GrowHealthy expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.  

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