Pest Management Technician
Company: Fluent
Location: Plant City
Posted on: September 12, 2021
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Job Description:
ROLE SUMMARY The IPM Technician II works in conjunction with the Cultivation
Manager overseeing all Integrated Pest Management activities. This
role is charged with monitoring and advising on crop health,
identifying plant problems from
pest/pathogen/environmental/cultural factors, while maintaining IPM
program compliance with all local, state, and federal guidelines.
The candidate will track and advise on plant protectant inventory,
be versed in different application methodologies including the
calibration and application procedures of equipment, be
knowledgeable about treatment through biological and chemical
controls, able to identify fungal/entomological/bacterial
pathology, maintain reporting and documentation of actions in IPM
department, and managing small teams of personnel on daily and
weekly goals KEY RESPONSIBILITIES QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE • Operate with integrity and honesty. SKILLS/INTERESTS • Business Acumen WORK ENVIRONMENT This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as
computers, phones, photocopiers. This job operates in a commercial
horticulture environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to a
variety of extreme conditions. The noise level in the work
environment can be loud, tight corners and workspaces. Extensive
walking and equipment operation. Exposure to: extreme weather
conditions, pesticides, fertilizers and pollen producing
environment. Work PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Some examples are: lifting to
50lbs, some work with hands above head, bending over for an
extended period, and working in tight, dusty, cold, hot, spaces,
etc. POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are:
Monday-Thursday 10am-7pm, Friday-Monday 10am-7pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job
duties demand. REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE Must be at least 21 years of age and pass background check. PREFERRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE TRAVEL No travel required. OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with
or without notice. The company will ask you to help out in other
departments depending on company needs. This means that you may not
always work in the department that you were hired, teamwork and
getting product out to patients is the goal and this means helping
out where you are needed is crucial to your success as well as the
company’s success. AAP/EEO Statement Fluent is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome
applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color,
religion, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation,
gender identity, disability or any other classification protected
by law. COMPANY BENEFITS Fluent provides comprehensive benefits offerings to all
full-time employees. Our benefits include medical, dental and
vision insurance, paid time-off program and non-matching 401k
plan. Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Required Skills Desired Skills About Fluent Cansortium Inc is a vertically integrated cultivator, processor,
formulator, and retailer of Premium Cannabis Products currently
operating in Florida, Pennsylvania and Texas as Fluent Cannabis, as
well as in Michigan through its in-market partner. Our purpose is
to compassionately provide patients access to the highest level of
medical cannabis in an unrivaled, professional healthcare
environment with outstanding customer service. Patient care always
comes first at Fluent and our standards, practices, and performance
is unmatched. We are looking for leaders who want to work alongside great
talent and create a positive work experience for their team. We are
focused on continuous improvements, which creates development
opportunities, engaged feedback, and increased contributions
towards our goals as a leader in the medical cannabis industry. Find out more at www.getfluent.com. Follow us on
LinkedIn. Benefits Equal opportunity employer Fluent is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome
applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color,
religion, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation,
gender identity, disability or any other classification protected
by law. Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will
be contacted.
• Identify pest and pathogens and levels in the cultivation
areas
• Monitor pest and pathogen levels, and update the cultivation area
supervisors accordingly
• Monitor crop health in cultivation areas using a variety of tools
and instrumentation
• Maintain and monitor beneficial organism populations and
rates
• Develop, modify, and apply plant protectant treatment plans
accordingly
• Keep careful track of weights and measures in plant protectant
preparation
• Maintain clear records and logs, and ensures timely submission of
all required records
• Report weekly and monthly KPIs and program tracking
• Maintain supply chain competitiveness, and new product
discovery
• Attend required trainings to maintain commercial applicators
license for pest category, and continuing expertise in IPM
• Maintain effective written and oral communication with
Cultivation Manager
• Ensure teams are following standard operating procedures for
assigned tasks and projects and following all safety protocols
• Identify insects, arthropods, vertebrates and other pests and
create treatment plans based on physiology, as well as plant health
and needs
• Measure area dimensions requiring treatment; calculates chemical
requirements to address specific pest issues
• Collating all pest/pathogen scouting data, and evaluating their
historical performance and seasonality
• Developing and monitoring work flows for daily and weekly
goals
• Coordinate scheduling of work orders with Cultivation Manager
• Stay current on practices and all local, state and federal codes
and regulations related to IPM in agriculture
• Ensure timely submission of all required records
• Implement quality standards; conducts and documents follow-up
inspections
• Maintains effective written and oral communication with
Cultivation Manager
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Ability to sit, stand for a long time, walk during the scheduled
shift.
• Capable of frequent and repetitive hand movements.
• Communication Proficiency
• Biological and Chemical sciences
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Results Driven
• Technical Capacity
• Punctuality
• Positive attitude all the time
time expectation: 60% of the time will be physical labor, 35%
administrative functions, 5% training and misc.
Minimum of two years’ field or greenhouse pest management
experience OR an undergraduate degree in a related field.
Must obtain a State Certified Applicator license in Pest category
within 90 days.
Must complete company issued coursework within 90 days.
Ability to identify insects, arthropods, vertebrates and other
pests and create treatment plans based on physiology.
One year of work experience in agricultural experience
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United
States and will be required to submit proof of such
eligibility.
Keywords: Fluent, Lakeland , Pest Management Technician, Other , Plant City, Florida
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