What are the responsibilities and job description for the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Lead The Fireplace New Jersey, LLC | Dan Trocki Farms position at The Fireplace LLC?
We are seeking an experienced, self-directed Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Lead to take ownership of pest prevention and plant health throughout our indoor cultivation facility. Healthy plants are the foundation of our operation, and this position serves as our first line of defense.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum five years of direct commercial IPM experience. General cultivation experience alone does not qualify.
- Hands-on experience with Dramm sprayers, accurate mixing and dosing, Dosatron walls, Growlink, and TrolMaster.
- Strong knowledge of live beneficial organisms, including handling, application, release schedules, and effectiveness monitoring.
- Proven ability to identify pests, disease, and early warning signs through detailed scouting and room spot checks.
- Strong organization, recordkeeping, communication, and follow-through.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily scouting and preventive IPM across mother plants, propagation, vegetative growth, and flowering.
- Develop and execute treatment and beneficial-release schedules; respond promptly to issues and verify results.
- Mix and apply authorized treatments according to product labels, safety requirements, and facility SOPs.
- Operate, calibrate, clean, and maintain sprayers and dosing equipment.
- Maintain accurate inspection, treatment, beneficial-release, and inventory records.
- Enforce sanitation and cross-contamination prevention practices; train staff to recognize and report concerns.
- Coordinate with cultivation leadership on environmental conditions, irrigation concerns, and corrective actions.
The Right Candidate
You take initiative, recognize problems before they escalate, and complete tasks without constant supervision. You understand that protecting plant health is one of the most vital responsibilities in an indoor cultivation facility, and you bring urgency, accountability, and consistency to the role.
Commercial indoor cannabis experience is a prerequisite. Required credentials must be held or obtained for assigned duties.
Pay: $23.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $29