What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fertigation Tech I position at Oakland Manager LLC?
The Fertigation Technician works in conjunction with the Cultivation Manager and supervisors to oversee and implement all irrigation and fertigation activities across cultivation. Fertigation Technicians may also be required to work in the garden with Cultivation Technicians and perform similar duties as needed.
Why work for Justice?
Because people matter here. Beyond a supportive, collaborative, people-first environment, Justice offers full-time team members receive a robust benefits package that may include medical and dental coverage, company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, an exceptional Employee Assistance Program (EAP), generous Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Diagnosing plants nutritional needs
- Adheres to cultivation schedule set by the Cultivation Manager
- Monitor soil moisture content of the crop and obtain water samples for testing
- Check and balance EC & PH of stock tanks according to company standard operation procedures
- Conducts day-to-day plant hand watering
- Work closely with grow team to ensure the irrigation/fertigation plan is properly implemented and maintained
- Maintain sanitation standards in the cultivation/grow rooms
- Performs regular calibration of nutrient testing instruments
- Clean and sanitize nutrient tanks, pumps, filters as needed
- Responsible for measuring and mixing nutrients and plant applications and applying these mixtures according to Justice Grown policy
- Develops proficiency and follows safety practices with the operation of equipment, fertigation systems, environmental controls, water distribution systems, which includes performing preventative maintenance tasks; troubleshooting malfunctions; assisting with repairs.
- Comply with company and product label safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Able to work variable shifts to meet business requirements
- Performs other related duties as assigned