We're Hiring: Cannabis Irrigation Specialist
Full-Time | Spokane Valley, WA | 21+ Cannabis Facility
Cannabis Irrigation Specialist
$20.13/hour, with a $0.50/hour increase at 6 months of employment
Indoor commercial cannabis cultivation facility
ABOUT PHAT PANDA
Since launching in 2014, Phat Panda has grown into one of the cannabis industry's most respected cultivation and production companies, with operations across Washington, California, and Massachusetts. We're built on a simple idea: exceptional product starts with an exceptional team, and we invest in our people the same way we invest in our plants.
What You'll Enjoy As Part of Our Team
- Team meals: catered lunches Tuesdays and Wednesdays featuring local favorites
- Monday treats: bagel and donut bar to kick off the week
- Product perks: monthly product samples
- Pay growth: quarterly wage increases following each completed quarter
- Mental health support: around-the-clock employee assistance access
- Schedule stability: consistent weekly shifts to support work-life balance
- Paid time off: 40 hours of PTO after 6 months for full-time staff
- Benefits: full medical, dental, vision, life, and accident coverage after 90 days
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our cultivation team relies on precise, data-driven irrigation and fertigation to keep every plant healthy through harvest. As our Cannabis Irrigation Specialist, you'll manage watering and feed schedules using the Aroya platform, keep our irrigation hardware running smoothly, and partner closely with growers to fine-tune inputs across a fast-moving production environment.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Build and manage daily irrigation and feeding schedules for crops in production
- Monitor and adjust crop inputs using the Aroya platform based on plant needs
- Inspect and maintain irrigation system components, including pumps, valves, and filters
- Partner with growers and cultivation leadership to troubleshoot and refine feeding strategies
- Log irrigation data, keep schedules current, and prepare regular reporting
- Assist with harvest planning and other cultivation-wide initiatives as needed
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- 1+ year of cannabis cultivation experience preferred
- Background in agriculture or production settings is a plus
- Comfortable working with Excel, Word, and basic data-tracking tools
- Able to perform physical tasks in a working cultivation environment
- Detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable in a fast-paced setting
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Extended periods of standing or sitting with repetitive motion
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
- Regular exposure to noise, humidity, dust, and cultivation-related chemicals
WHY THIS ROLE
- Hands-on experience with advanced cultivation technology through the Aroya platform
- Direct, measurable impact on plant health and overall crop yield
- A place in a fast-paced, professional cultivation operation with room to grow
Ready to Grow With Us?
Phat Panda is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants in accordance with the Washington Fair Chance Act and do not conduct pre-offer inquiries into criminal history. As a licensed cannabis employer, pre-employment and random drug screening may include testing for cannabis metabolites in accordance with Washington SB 5123, and results will be evaluated consistent with applicable state law.
