Integrated Pest Management Technician (IPM) jobs in United States
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Green Thumb Industries (GTI) · 1 day ago

Integrated Pest Management Technician (IPM)

positionRock Island, IL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$20.50/hr - $21/hr

Green Thumb Industries (GTI) is seeking an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Technician to join their cultivation team. The IPM Tech will provide horticulture and pest-management expertise, ensuring compliance with laws and operational guidelines while implementing effective pest management strategies.

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Responsibilities

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
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

Qualification

Pesticide Applicator CertificationHorticulture experienceEntomology knowledgePlant pathology backgroundExcel proficiencyResearch skillsFollow instructionsAttention to detailSelf-motivatedTeam collaboration

Required

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
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
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

Preferred

Research skills and familiarity with scientific method

Benefits

Discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance

Company

Green Thumb Industries (GTI)

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Green Thumb Industries Inc.
dateFounded in 2014
location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.gtigrows.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$229.15M
Key Investors
Valley National Bank
2024-09-12Post Ipo Debt· $150M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity
2018-10-17Post Ipo Equity· $78.08M

Leadership Team

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Anthony Georgiadis
President
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