Job Summary
The Fertigation Supervisor will ensure that all irrigation and nutrient feeding requirements are met. 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop nutrient programs with the Environmental Specialist to ensure strain-specific needs are met
- Maintain strategy for crop irrigation and feeding schedules
- Work closely with the growing team to ensure the 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 within 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.
- Must be 21 years of age
- Subject to background check per state regulations
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
