Integrated Pest Management Technician (IPM)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Integrated Pest Management Technician (IPM)

Reports To: Integrated Pest Management Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Revision Date: 10/2026

Job Summary

The Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Technician is responsible for implementing pest management strategies to maintain healthy plants and support successful cultivation operations. This includes performing foliar spray and root drench applications, releasing beneficial organisms, monitoring pest activity, and evaluating plant health in accordance with established IPM schedules.

The IPM Technician works closely with the IPM Supervisor and Cultivation Management to ensure all applications, inspections, and documentation comply with company procedures, safety protocols, and applicable regulatory requirements. This position plays an important role in maintaining plant health, preventing pest infestations, and supporting a safe and productive cultivation environment.

Key Responsibilities

Pest Management & Applications

• Perform foliar spray and root drench applications according to schedules established by IPM and Cultivation Management.
• Apply beneficial organisms according to the IPM Supervisor's schedule to support pest prevention and control.
• Follow all product label instructions, application procedures, and safety protocols when preparing and administering treatments.
• Maintain established application schedules and ensure treatments are completed accurately and consistently.

Plant Health Monitoring & Documentation

• Conduct routine scouting of cultivation rooms to identify pest activity and evaluate plant health.
• Prepare and review scouting reports according to the IPM Supervisor's schedule.
• Replace sticky monitoring cards as needed based on scouting data and pest activity.
• Collect and document root samples to assess plant health.
• Accurately record all treatments and applications in the IPM Spray Log (TPL-IPM-FRM-004).

Safety, Compliance & Operational Support

• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), company safety requirements, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain company biosecurity measures to prevent contamination and protect cultivation operations.
• Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratory protection when performing applicable treatments.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail, observational skills, and ability to follow detailed instructions in English.
• Basic mathematical skills for accurate pesticide mixing and application calculations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to consistently follow SOPs, safety and security protocols, and established schedules while adapting to operational changes.
• Must successfully complete required medical screening and safely wear a respirator during foliar applications.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including shifts of up to eight hours, with occasional sitting, climbing, and balancing.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently use hands and fingers to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively, hear clearly, and maintain close and distance vision necessary for plant inspections and treatment applications.

Compensation, Schedule & Benefits

Compensation: $20.00/hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Benefits Include:

• 401(k) available after 2 months of employment
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment
• Vacation and sick time available after 3 months of employment

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Theraplant is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by providing reasonable accommodations and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all qualified individuals.