IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Technician for Indoor Grow

The IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Technician is a full-time position in Lawrence, MI. The IPM Technician oversees the facility's efforts to pre-empt, contain and remediate pests and disease in the cultivation area. The IPM Technician will also work with the Cultivation team members to monitor the plants for disease or harmful pests and to respond to threats. However, the Technician is ultimately responsible for the careful examination of plants and the surrounding area, analyzing disease pressure profile, deploying preventative biological controls, and responding to outbreaks.

The specific responsibilities include:

• Monitor crop daily to ensure IPM program goals
• Oversee preventative plans for facility
• Release and monitor all beneficial insects
• Monitor facility for pest presence and pressure
• Take appropriate action to mitigate and control pest populations
• Follow all state regulations in accordance with Pesticide laws
• Ensure that all aspects of pest management are safe, clean, and organized.
• With management team, helps develop processes and SOPs for the IPM program and role
• Compliance with all Myndset policies as detailed in the state-specific handbook and corporate Handbook and Employee Benefits Guide, including workplace conduct, confidentiality and non-disclosure policies
• Additional ad hoc projects, tasks, and responsibilities will apply.
• To do spraying and plant care in line with light cycles, shift will be very early morning starting around 4 am

Required Skills

• 2+ years of horticultural experience in a commercial cannabis facility or large-scale agricultural facility.
• 1-3 years of experience with IPM within a commercial cannabis facility or as a consultant
• Knowledge of basic pesticide and beneficial insect products and brands.
• Experience in the fundamentals of plant biology required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be and remain compliant with any and all regulatory requirements for working in the cannabis industry
• Must obtain and retain a Registered Agent Card issued by the state
• Must have excellent organization and time management skills
• Must be able to internalize training and follow instructions consistently
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively
• Must be able to work effectively as part of a team and grow with the company.
• Other duties as assigned
• Ability to develop and document SOPs.

Physical Demands / Environment

• Available to work 40 hours per 7-day week.
• Available to work weekends when requested.
• Able to lift 50 lbs regularly.

Desired Skills

• Experience overseeing 8,000 square feet or more of canopy.