Fertigation Supervisor

Curaleaf•Chambersburg, PA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fertigation Supervisor will ensure all irrigation and nutrient feeding requirements are followed accordingly for both sides of the Webster cultivation facility. Performs installation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems. Operates power equipment and hand tools to install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems and related components, including irrigation lines, sprinkler heads, control panels, valves, pumps, etc.

Requirements

One year of supervisory experience
One year experience growing cannabis in a regulated facility
One year of irrigation, plumbing or similar experience
Ability to comply with established safety standards
Experience effectively using computer systems, software, and hardware
Must be able to work in a challenging fast-paced environment while maintaining a strong attention to details
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Ability to train co-workers

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Botany, Agriculture, Ag Business, Environmental Science, Ecology, Soil Science, Horticulture or similar degree preferred

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
Partner with Cultivation Manager to maintain inventory of all chemicals and fertilizers on site
Ensure fertilizer concentrate tanks are filled adequately
Make daily adjustments to the irrigation schedule
Respond to system alarms and diagnose/troubleshoot issues quickly and effectively
Take measurements, record data, and observations for all grow rooms
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
Work closely with the other supervisors and managers to maintain a healthy, happy, clean, highly productive, and compliant facility.
Responsible for directing employees’ daily tasks
Provide leadership to fertigation team, train team members on new and updated SOPs
Drive production goals
Streamline processes
Ensure tasks are being completed safely and per the SOP
Communicate laterally with other management staff
Communicate with upper management
Ability to provide strong leadership to address employee concerns and administer disciplinary action if necessary
Approve payroll
Provide policy updates
Recommend staff members for advancement or promotions
Assist with interviews and hiring
Able to work variable shifts to meet business requirements
Willingness to work occasional weekends and holidays as scheduling requires
Other duties as assigned