Integrated Pest Management Technician
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Integrated Pest Management Technician for Green Thumb's cultivation team in Oglesby, Illinois, responsible for pest monitoring, identification, and control using scientific methods.
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The Role
The pay range is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and/or location of the role. Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment
- Some exposure, with proper personal protective equipment, to regulated chemicals such as fertilizers, cleaning agents, and pesticides
- Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil).
- Must pass any and all required background checks
- Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
- Must be approved by the D.O.A. to receive an Agent badge
Green Thumb
About Green Thumb
Green Thumb Industries is a cannabis company that operates dispensaries and promotes well-being through cannabis products and services.
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