Cannabis Cultivation Irrigation Supervisor Jobs

Job Title: Irrigation Supervisor - Cannabis
Location: Uxbridge, MA
Base Pay: $40,000 - $45,000/ Year
Employee Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt
Reports To: Cultivation Director

WHY NATURE’S MEDICINES:
The Nature’s Medicines team is defined by our people. We are committed to our values and have created a culture of trust, but we also remember to have fun. Here are a few more reasons why Nature’s Medicines is a great place to be:

• Competitive pay
• Attractive insurance benefits and options
• Paid time off
• Professional development and workplace happiness initiatives

We believe in building a diverse team, and we strive to make our company a welcoming space where everyone can make an impact on Nature’s Medicines success. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds to join us.

Role:
The Irrigation Supervisor is responsible for managing irrigation to all plants in the building. Must be dependable and detail oriented. The Irrigation Supervisor should be comfortable working alone, as well as working with and managing a small team. Daily tasks may include: scheduling, monitoring, and verifying daily irrigations in all rooms. Daily, weekly, and periodic monitoring and maintenance of all Fertigation related equipment. As well as making decisions on feed volumes, EC and proportions in collaboration with the Cultivation Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for managing irrigation of 30,000 plants daily
• Collection & logging of irrigation volumes, EC, and pH as well as runoff volumes, EC & pH daily
• Responsible for managing proper feed changes through growth stages under direction from Cultivation Director.
• Mixing of 50 lb. bags of salts into stock tanks as needed.
• Repairing broken emitters, drip lines, and PVC headers going into rooms
• Manage and verify correct emittering of plants.
• Maintain adequate irrigation volumes to each plant as determined by Cultivation Director
• Log tank levels, operating pressures, and verify equipment is functioning properly daily
• Routine and periodic maintenance of all fertigation, water sterilization and filtration equipment and systems
• Cleaning of holding tanks, nutrient reservoirs, and other fertigation related equipment
• Critical thinking and ability to troubleshoot, identify, and coordinate necessary irrigation related repairs
• Working with automated dosing, irrigation, sterilization, and filtration equipment
• Using sophisticated equipment in a completely recirculating system which reclaims nutrient runoff and condensate.
• Adhere to strict schedules and communicate progress
• Able and comfortable working at heights, on top of ladders or platforms
• Continuous observation of crop and equipment under the direction of the leadership team
• Record plant growth patterns, plant temperatures, stresses, and condensation points.
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of all growing equipment.
• Ensure proper crop irrigation by consistently monitoring and calibrating all grow scales, Plant runoff, EC and pH sensors.
• Monitor and ensure that disinfection procedures are implemented and followed.
• Must be able to clearly convey any information about plants, machines and activities function within the cultivation facility.
• Identifies hazards, report accidents, incidents and near-miss situations through the proper channels and in a responsible manner so that they can be investigated, determined, and eliminated to prevent future occurrences.
• Maintains job-related confidentiality.
• Attendance and punctuality are critical in this role.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 21 years of age or old (Per State requirements) and pass a thorough and comprehensive state and federal background check.
• Must be comfortable with heights, soil and water, and tight spaces
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain (with company assistance) valid Dispensary Agent Cultivation Card.
• This position will require local training as necessary to acquire the skill set needed to achieve strong understanding of common grow room processes and equipment, including electrical systems, lights and light bulbs, timers, irrigation systems, HVAC, dehumidifies, etc.
• Critical thinking ability to troubleshoot and problem solve independently
• Always conducts himself/herself in a professional and respectful manner.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to adjust to changing project needs in evolving situations.
• Be results driven with an emphasis on detail.
• Hand dexterity and the ability to do repetitive movement.
• Ability to read, interpret and adhere to documents such as standard operating procedures and employee policy and communication material.
• Experience in a fast paced, strict deadline related environment is preferred.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to carry that weight a minimum of 50 feet without mechanical assistance.
• Must be able to work in a seated/standing position as appropriate and required at various workstations for extended periods of time, maintain body equilibrium while climbing ladders, stairways, stopping, kneeling, crouching and reaching; use of hands/fingers to hold, grasp, turn, pick, pinch frequently if not constantly to complete various tasks.
• Must be able to handle organic matter daily, able to wear PPE as appropriate (eye, face, hand, arm, head, foot, body, fall protection), and be able to be exposed to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions while wearing PPE (95 degrees and greater).
• Must have visual acuity with/without job aids to perform activities such as reading, viewing a computer terminal, visual inspection involving small parts/details. Clarity of vision at 20ft or more in a day and in night/dark conditions.
• Must be able to work in in a greenhouse environment in inclement weather for up to 8 hours.
• Must be able to speak and communicate verbally in English at a minimum of conversation level.
• Exposure to fertilizer, dusts, odors, high heat, low temperature, high and low humidity, high noise levels, vibrations, water, dry salts, allergens, pollen, dust, plant pathogens, other volatile organic compounds, and other environmental variables.

The above requirements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, and this job description may be amended at any time. Required experience, training, or educational requirements shall be as indicated or as deemed acceptable by Nature’s Medicines management.
Nature’s Medicines is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation and/or interview process should notify the job poster.

Location: 1045 Quaker Highway, Uxbridge, MA 01569

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

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