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Curaleaf lists this IPM Technician (Integrated Pest Management) opportunity in holbrook, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
IPM Technician (Integrated Pest Management)At Curaleaf, we're redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.Title: IPM Technician (Integrated Pest Management) Starting Pay Rate: $17.50/hr Location: Holbrook, AZ Job Type: Full Time | Non-Exempt Shift: Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PMYou're someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. You're naturally curious, eager to learn, and excited about building a career in cannabis cultivation and plant health. You enjoy solving problems, following precise processes, and playing an important role in producing high-quality products. Whether you have experience in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) or are looking to grow your skills, you're motivated to learn and committed to maintaining the health of our plants.As an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Technician, you'll play a critical role in protecting the health and quality of our plants through proactive pest prevention, disease monitoring, and treatment applications. Working closely with the cultivation team, you'll help ensure our plants thrive by following industry best practices, maintaining accurate records, and safely applying preventative treatments. The foundation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is prevention, achieved by maintaining a meticulously clean cultivation environment. This begins with the Room Reset, a time sensitive protocol for cleaning and sanitizing flower rooms immediately following harvest to establish a contaminant free space for incoming plants from the vegetation rooms. Room reset involves the following tasks:Removing all pots, trellis, weed barriers, tags, and other large debrisGathering all smaller, loose debris from tables and floorsMeticulously cleaning tables, trellis poles, irrigation lines, sensors, walls and floorsCommunicating with Maintenance and Fertigation about repairs or necessities for the roomMaintaining sanitation equipmentManaging inventory of supplies and cleaning productsUpkeeping records of room resets and KPIsBeing available as a backup spray applicator technician, with full trainingWhen Room Reset duties are complete or assistance is not required, the IPM Technician will also have the following duties:Monitor plants daily for pests, diseases, and overall plant health through routine scouting and inspectionsMix and apply pesticides, preventative treatments, beneficial insects, and approved cleaning agents according to established protocolsOperate and maintain Dramm Hydraulic Sprayers and other IPM equipmentApply biological controls and preventative treatments to support healthy plant growthMaintain accurate pesticide application records and compliance documentationPartner with the IPM Supervisor to coordinate treatment schedules and application plansFollow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and all regulatory requirementsMaintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while adhering to all safety protocolsConduct follow-up inspections and document results to ensure treatments are effective and our quality standards are consistently metA positive attitude and collaborative mindset and you enjoy working with others and contributing to a strong team environment. Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and stay productive independently. A detail-oriented approach with a commitment to maintaining accurate records and following established procedures. A willingness to learn, adapt, and thrive in a fast-paced cultivation environment where every day brings something new. A High School Diploma or equivalent. The ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds on a regular basis and remain standing, walking, or seated for extended periods throughout the shift. Comfortable working in a cultivation environment that may include exposure to common allergens, pesticides, cleaning agents, elevated temperatures, humidity, and increased CO? levels while following all required safety protocols.You have experience working with pesticides, cleaning agents, or hydraulic sprayers.Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday (8–10-hour shifts)Frequent bending, squatting, reaching, and other repetitive movements in support of daily cultivation activitiesExtended, repetitive use of hands, wrists, arms, and fingers to handle, trim, cut, and manipulate small objects with precisionClose visual focus and attention to detail required when inspecting plants and performing quality-related tasksAbility to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds for distances of up to 100 feet, with occasional lifting of heavier items using appropriate assistanceAbility to climb ladders and step stools to safely access plants, equipment, and work areasAbility to work in a cultivation environment with exposure to plant materials, pollen, and strong odorsAbility to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including masks, respirators, hair nets, beard covers, boot covers, scrubs, Tyvek suits, and non-slip footwear, as required by the taskExposure to environments with high humidity, varying temperatures, and strong odors (such as cannabis). Exposure to soil, water, fertilizer, dust, pollen and plant pathogens. Exposure to cleaning solvents, such as high volumes of isopropyl alcohol. Exposure to loud noises, including but not limited to air compressors, packaging equipment, and alarms. Exposure to CO2 manufacturing procedures at OSHA approved CO2 levels.Curaleaf Pay Transparency $17.50 —$19.75 USDWhat We Offer:Career Growth OpportunitiesCompetitive Pay and BenefitsGenerous PTO and Parental Leave401(K) Retirement PlanLife/ Disability InsuranceCommunity InvolvementReferral Bonuses and Product DiscountsBenefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.
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holbrook, AZ, 86025, US
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