IPM Specialist

Job description

### **About Us** Connected International, Inc. (Connected Cannabis Co.) is a leading vertically integrated cannabis company based in Sacramento and operating in California, Arizona, and Florida. With over 11 years experience, Connected specializes in breeding, growing, manufacturing, and distributing top-shelf cannabis through its state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary genetics. With over 250 employees across the United States, Connected maintains a strong presence in the industry across multiple markets. The company has recently expanded into Arizona and Florida with ambitious national expansion plans underway. Connected's mission has always been to breed, grow, and sell the best cannabis in the world, setting high standards for its products, people, and partners wherever we go. ### **About the Job** The Integrated Pest Management Applicator Tech is responsible for implementing the integrated pest management programs at the cultivation facility. This person will apply fertilizers and pesticides as needed by the IPM program as well as implement other practices to mitigate plant pests and pathogens; apply new pest elimination tools and capture devices as needed to sustain and improve pest management. ### **What You Will Do** - Responsible for the execution of the IPM program as assigned by the General Manager. - Assist in the improvement of existing pest control programs to reduce overall plant damage and disposals. - Oversee the health of cultivation under a controlled environment. - Assist in completing pest assessments on every flower room. - Maintaining and logging forms. - Under the guidance of the Cultivation Manager, assist with treatment applications, inoculations, and disease evaluations. - Maintain a clean and safe working environment for all employees. - Maintain a positive attitude that promotes team work. - Participate in ongoing education and professional development as needed. - Work collectively and respectfully with other team members. - Other duties as assigned ### **What We Are Looking For** - Minimum age of 21 years or older and pass a criminal background check - Experience in the operation of agricultural crop production equipment (Preferred) - Ability to pass a respiratory medical evaluation and fit test (Required) - High School Diploma (preferred) - 2+ years experience in agriculture (preferred) - Working knowledge of agricultural practices, irrigation and cultivation systems. - Scale use: Weighing and measuring - Must be 21 years of age (or older) at the time of hire - Proficiency of the English language, verbal and written format (preferred) - Nice to have: PCA ### **Physical Requirements/Work Environment** - Must be able to lift up to a maximum of 50 lbs. occasionally without assistance or 100 lbs. with assistance. - Regularly required to perform carrying, grasping, lifting, walking, standing, some bending/crouching, stooping, stretching, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. - Must be able to stand for extended periods of time while maintaining focus. - Able to be in varying temperature and humidity environmental conditions - Must not be allergic to or have a fear of insects. Work is performed in a fast-paced cannabis grow location. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. --- ### **Why Connected?** Connected is an exciting and innovative workplace with a highly engaged workforce brought together by a shared passion to be the best in the business. We are on a mission to breed, grow and sell the best cannabis in the world! This is a super unique opportunity to be part of the start-up stage of the booming cannabis industry. We are looking for exceptional people to join our team as we transition into the next phase of our business ventures and become a leader in the cannabis space. - Competitive Pay - Employee Discounts at Connected retail stores - Employee Assistance Program, PTO - Career Growth and Internal Advancement Opportunities - Chance to work in an exciting new start-up industry with awesome people! Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent to this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instruction or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.