Lead Fertigation Technician

Lead Fertigation Technician

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop nutrient programs with the Cultivation Manager to ensure strain-specific needs are met
• Maintain strategy for crop irrigation and feeding schedules
• Work closely with the growing team to ensure irrigation plan is appropriately implemented and maintained
• Maintain inventory of all chemicals and fertilizers on site
• Ensure fertilizer concentrate tanks are filled adequately
• Respond to system alarms and diagnose/troubleshoot issues quickly and effectively
• Take measurements, record data, and observations
• Write and execute Standard Operating Procedures related to fertigation
• Performs regular calibration of nutrient testing instruments
• Monitor soil moisture content of the crop, and obtain water samples for testing
• Must perform soil EC/pH testing and ensure that crops stay with in defined ranges for both values.
• Must be an expert at identifying nutrient deficiencies in crops and be able to correct them.
• Able to work variable shifts to meet business requirements
• Train and lead a team of irrigation techs.
• Be able to work closely with other departments to help them achieve their goals by adapting to their needs surrounding irrigation.
• Must ensure availability on weekends and holidays as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Skill, Experience & Education

• High School Education or GED graduate; some college or college graduate preferred
• Previous experience in a licensed cannabis production facility preferred
• Must be computer literate.
• Must have excellent mathematical skills and a good grasp of chemistry.
• Must maintain a clean and organized work area at all times.

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Physical Demands

What We Offer:

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Competitive Pay and Benefits (Health, Dental Vision)
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Life/AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Community Involvement Initiatives
• Employee Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Curaleaf Awards and Achievements:

• 2023 Ragan's Top Places to Work
• 2022 TIME100 Most Influential Companies
• 2020 Cannabis Doing Good's Good Neighbor Award
• 2020 Minorities for Medical Marijuana's Diversity & Inclusion Award

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

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