IPM Specialist

Connected International, Inc. (Connected Cannabis Co.) is a leading vertically integrated cannabis company based in Sacramento and operating in California, Arizona, and Florida. With over 11 years experience, Connected specializes in breeding, growing, manufacturing, and distributing top-shelf cannabis through its state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary genetics.

With over 250 employees across the United States, Connected maintains a strong presence in the industry across multiple markets. The company has recently expanded into Arizona and Florida with ambitious national expansion plans underway. Connected's mission has always been to breed, grow, and sell the best cannabis in the world, setting high standards for its products, people, and partners wherever we go.

The Integrated Pest Management Applicator Tech is responsible for implementing the integrated pest management programs at the cultivation facility. This person will apply fertilizers and pesticides as needed by the IPM program as well as implement other practices to mitigate plant pests and pathogens; apply new pest elimination tools and capture devices as needed to sustain and improve pest management.

• Responsible for the execution of the IPM program as assigned by the General Manager.
• Assist in the improvement of existing pest control programs to reduce overall plant damage and disposals.
• Oversee the health of cultivation under a controlled environment.
• Assist in completing pest assessments on every flower room.
• Maintaining and logging forms.
• Under the guidance of the Cultivation Manager, assist with treatment applications, inoculations, and disease evaluations.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment for all employees.
• Maintain a positive attitude that promotes team work.
• Participate in ongoing education and professional development as needed.
• Work collectively and respectfully with other team members.
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum age of 21 years or older and pass a criminal background check
• Experience in the operation of agricultural crop production equipment (Preferred)
• Ability to pass a respiratory medical evaluation and fit test (Required)
• High School Diploma (preferred)
• 2+ years experience in agriculture (preferred)
• Working knowledge of agricultural practices, irrigation and cultivation systems.
• Scale use:
  Weighing and measuring
• Must be 21 years of age (or older) at the time of hire
• Proficiency of the English language, verbal and written format (preferred)
• Nice to have: PCA

• Must be able to lift up to a maximum of 50 lbs. occasionally without assistance or 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Regularly required to perform carrying, grasping, lifting, walking, standing, some bending/crouching, stooping, stretching, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time while maintaining focus.
• Able to be in varying temperature and humidity environmental conditions
• Must not be allergic to or have a fear of insects.

Work is performed in a fast-paced cannabis grow location. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Connected is an exciting and innovative workplace with a highly engaged workforce brought together by a shared passion to be the best in the business. We are on a mission to breed, grow and sell the best cannabis in the world! This is a super unique opportunity to be part of the start-up stage of the booming cannabis industry. We are looking for exceptional people…