Fertigation Technician - Greenhouse

Ascend Wellness Holdings•Barry, IL

13h

About The Position

This Fertigation Technician is responsible for proper plant nutrition and watering, along with data collection. The Fertigation Technician performs their duties in compliance with company policy, laws, and rules governed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA).

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older and able to pass a background check
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Registered Agent Card
Basic math skills to manage nutrient ratios and measurements
Ability to abide by safe chemical handling protocols
Understanding of and ability to follow chemical handling and mixing directions/ratios
Willingness to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to sanitation and biosecurity rules
Ability to work weekends, holidays, overtime, or as needed

Nice To Haves

Experience with Argus or Synopta
Basic understanding of Microsoft word and excel
Basic math, computer and technology skills
Treat people with respect, keep commitments, inspire the trust of others, work with integrity and ethically/upholds organizational values.
Must demonstrate strong problem-solving skills
Flexibility in a high paced work environment
Ability to work weekends, holiday, overtime/unscheduled time
Is consistently at work and on time, ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent, arrives at meetings and appointments on time

Responsibilities

Data collection and entry: related to environment, irrigation readings, and irrigation runoff.
Assessing & reporting plant health & hydration needs & irrigation data
Fertilizer mixing/PH adjusting: Accurately filling and mixing water for plants with nutrients and PH adjusting.
Irrigation system monitoring: Emitter/drain checks.
Ability to create, troubleshoot and monitor irrigation equipment.
Calibrating and using EC and PH meters to capture and check irrigation runoff to ensure accurate system dosing.
Identify and report signs of plant stress, nutrient deficiencies, pests, or diseases to the Cultivation Leadership/Integrated Pest Management (IPM) team.
Assist in monitoring water system equipment/reporting issues to Cultivation Leadership
Maintenance request posting
Collaborate with team members and adhere to all safety, sanitation, and operational procedures
Maintain and follow facility procedures