Integrated Pest Management Technician

Green Thumb•Oglesby, IL

4d•$21 - $24

About The Position

Green Thumb Industries (GTI) is seeking an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Technician to provide horticulture and pest-management expertise in support of the cultivation department. The technician follows applicable laws, rules, policies, procedures, and operational guidelines. The role suits a self-motivated, positive person with a background in nursery work, horticulture, entomology, or plant pathology. The position involves inspecting and monitoring pest activity, identifying pests and assessing infestations, developing and applying site-specific IPM strategies, maintaining treatment and inspection records, and working with cultivation colleagues. The technician also maintains pest-control and monitoring equipment and follows safety, PPE, biosecurity, sanitation, GMP, and other quality and compliance requirements. The employee must pass required background checks, remain compliant with applicable industry regulations, be at least 21 years old, and be approved by the D.O.A. to receive an Agent badge. The stated pay range is $20.50–$24 USD. Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program based on organizational and individual performance.

Requirements

Previous experience in horticulture or nursery work, entomology, or plant pathology.
Pesticide Applicator Certification required within 90 days of employment.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Experience with Excel, data collection, and data entry.
Ability to read and correctly follow written instructions and product labels.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team, exercise judgment and common sense, and be resourceful.
Ability to focus on one task for extended periods and work independently throughout the workday with given directives.
Ability to adapt to a demanding, fast-paced startup environment.
Minimum high school diploma or GED.
Must pass required background checks, comply with applicable legal and company regulations, be at least 21 years old, and be approved by the D.O.A. to receive an Agent badge.

Nice To Haves

Research skills and familiarity with the scientific method.
Prior cannabis experience is not required.

Responsibilities

Inspect and monitor pest activity in various environments.
Identify pests and assess infestation levels using scientific knowledge and monitoring tools.
Develop and implement effective IPM strategies based on pest biology, environmental conditions, and site-specific factors.
Apply cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical control methods while minimizing risks to people and the environment.
Maintain accurate records of inspections, treatments, and pest activity trends.
Collaborate with supervisors and team members to support consistent and effective pest-management practices.
Calibrate and maintain pest-control and monitoring equipment.
Wear required PPE, remain aware of workplace hazards, complete and understand department-specific training, report safety concerns or incidents, and follow up as directed.
Comply with area safety requirements, state regulations, PPE requirements, GMP, biosecurity, sanitation, and other quality and compliance requirements.
Complete record keeping accurately and fully as directed by a lead or supervisor.