Lead IPM Technician (Integrated Pest Management)

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. In the United States, Curaleaf currently operates in 17 states with 147 dispensaries and employs nearly 5,200 team members. Curaleaf International is the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe with a unique supply and distribution network throughout the European market, bringing together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production.   Home | Curaleaf | Cannabis with Confidence

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Our Mission: To enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. 

Our Vision: To be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis. 

Our Values:

• Lead and Inspire.  
• Commit to Win.  
• ONE Curaleaf.  
• Driven to Deliver Excellence.  

 

Lead IPM Technicians are largely responsible for managing and overseeing a team of 2 to 4 IPM Technicians.  The Lead IPM Technicians are responsible for the application of preventative agents to preserve the quality of our product. This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting to break into the industry and start building knowledge of Cannabis cultivation and pest management!

Experience and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of IPM Technician as direct reports.
• Proper use and maintenance of applicable personal protective equipment (PPE) including respiratory protection.
• Daily monitoring and scouting for pests and disease.
• Maintaining up-to-date pesticide and preventative agent logs.
• Proper mixing of pesticides/preventative agents/caustic cleaning agents.
• Operating and maintaining Dramm Hydraulic Sprayers.
• Applying IPM products to plants.
• Applying beneficial insects to plants.
• Coordinates scheduling of applications with Cultivation Supervisor.
• Follows standard operating procedures for assigned tasks and projects.
• Follows all safety protocols.
• Upholds quality standards; conducts and documents follow-up inspections.
• Additional duties as assigned, including daily Cultivation Technician responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Experience with management of direct reports.
• Must be 21 years of age at the time of hire.
• Subject to background check and badging per State of Ohio cannabis regulations.
• Must be able to wear all associated PPE for the duration of your shift.
• Must be able to pass a respirator fit test and maintain the standard for a proper fit and seal.
• Exposure to allergens, irritants (organic and chemical) and loud noises is possible.
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to be on your feet (standing/walking) or stay sitting for extended periods of time.
• Can tolerate high room temperature averaging 70-80° Fahrenheit and elevated humidity levels.
• Can work in areas with higher-than-average carbon dioxide (CO2) levels.
• Can work under intense, bright lights.
• Be a team player.
• Be respectful, friendly, and optimistic.
• Great time management, self-starter and/or self-motivator.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Must maintain reliable transportation, attendance, and punctuality.
• Possessing a Pesticide Applicator's license is a plus.

Candidates must have a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and will be subject to a background check per state cannabis regulations. Candidates should be prepared to adapt to frequent/last minute adjustments to daily schedules, give special attention to detail, docume