Fertigation Technician

All benefits-eligible employees are provided the following benefits:

• Employee Discount (all employees eligible)
• Paid-Time-Off (varies by State, please ask your Recruiter for more info)
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 98Point6 (remote primary care)
• 401k with 4% matching (100% vested immediately)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness Program

Environmental Factors:

• This position requires working in an environment that has a high amount of plant matter and pollen. Areas of the facility reach high/low temperatures with high humidity levels. Employees may have exposure to conditions such as dust, plant matter, and particles that affect the respiratory system, eyes, or skin, depending on department job assignments. Employees are required to wear protective gear and have the option to wear eye and ear protection. Certain areas of the facility use harsh chemicals for cleaning such as bleach and can have repetitive movements. Employees should be comfortable and capable of working under all of the above conditions.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to push, pull, lift, or move a minimum of 50lbs
• Capable of sitting, standing kneeling, bending, squatting, and/or walking for extended periods of time
• Capable of using hands and fingers to touch, handle, feel and pick
• Ability to work with hazardous chemicals (butane, propane, etc.) following strict safety guidelines
• Utilize chemicals (such as bleach) to clean and maintain facility/equipment
• Must wear PPE (clothing protection), close-toed non-slip shoes, and optional ear/eye protection

To be blunt, this role will be about:

• Maintain and operate the fertigation system
• Follow all company and product label safety procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
• Monitor and maintain all meters related to fertigation management, ensuring regular calibration and cleaning of nutrient testing instruments (moisture meters, pH/EC meters, etc.)
• Monitor and maintain nutrient stock tanks, pumps, and filters (mixing, pH/EC balancing, cleaning, sanitizing, etc.)
• Responsible for irrigation line cleaning and sanitation and the installation and maintenance of general irrigation equipment: emitters, drip stakes, drip tubing, filters, meters, irrigation lines, etc.
• Inspect grow rooms daily to monitor plant health and media moisture content, identify wilting or overwatered plants, and make necessary corrections/adjustments
• Monitor runoff and collection cylinders to ensure proper pH/EC of feed solutions and log fertigation data on the appropriate sheets
• Collect nutrient samples to be sent out for analysis as needed
• Maintain nutrients inventory and keep record of all nutrient usage
• Coordinate with Cultivation Manager, Cultivation Supervisor, and Cultivation Leads to set a daily irrigation plan
• Perform crop production tasks as necessary (plant maintenance, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned by Management

To be successful in this role we know you'll need:

• Self-motivated to learn and improve
• Agricultural or greenhouse industry experience preferred
• Able to work effectively
• Ability to maintain excellent punctuality and attendance
• Good documentation, inventory, and organizational skills
• Basic math, weights, measurements skills, ability to operate a scale
• Schedule flexibility - able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime when necessary
• Physical aptitude and health necessary to conduct manual labor tasks required within a commercial grow operation
• Excellent time management skills
• Can maintain a positive attitude
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Applicant must be 21 years of age or older

$19.50 - $19.50 an hour

As a condition of employment, a complete background investigation will be conducted based on the rules of the specific State in which the employee is hired. Typically, the state investigative process includes a state and federal background check.

At TerrAscend, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. TerrAscend is committed to assuring equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

TerrAscend is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, to include gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender identity, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and coworkers.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and the like is not exhaustive, rather it is illustrative of the current essential functions required for the position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.

Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionara al gobierno federal la informacion de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted esta autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU.. Si E-Verify no puede confirmar que usted esta autorizado para trabajar, este empleador esta requerido a darle instrucciones por escrito y una oportunidad de contactar al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) o a la Administracion del Seguro Social (SSA) para que pueda empezar a resolver el problema antes de que el empleador pueda tomar cualquier accion en su contra, incluyendo la terminacion de su empleo. Los empleadores solo pueden utilizar E-Verify una vez que usted haya aceptado una oferta de trabajo y completado el Formulario I-9. Para mas informacion sobre E-Verify, o si usted cree que su empleador ha violado sus responsabilidades de E-Verify, por favor contacte a DHS.

TerrAscend and all affiliates do not accept blind resume submissions from external recruiting agencies. No fee will be paid to agencies who submit candidates without being under contract for an active search with TerrAscend.