Fertigation Technician Job Description Sample Template

JOB TITLE:

  • Fertigation Technician

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Implements all irrigation and fertigation activities across the various cultivation rooms.
  • Checks and balances EC & pH stock stocks according to company standard operating procedures.
  • Work closely with the growing team to ensure the irrigation plan is appropriately implemented and maintained.
  • Ensure fertilizer concentrate tanks are filled adequately.
  • Maintains and ensures irrigation and fertigation equipment is in good working order.
  • Cleans and sanitizes nutrient tanks, pumps, and filters as needed.
  • Coordinates efforts to assure the fertigation system equipment is maintained and running properly.
  • Perform regular testing of water quality, media analysis, and plant tissue analysis as well as record and document the results.
  • Ensure the plants are in optimal health and report any problems seen.
  • Keeps detailed records of all irrigation and fertigation activities.
  • Take measurements, record data, and observations for all grow rooms.
  • Write and execute Standard Operating Procedures related to fertigation.
  • Monitor soil moisture content of the crop, and obtain water samples for testing.

EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 1-2 years experience in the cannabis or a similar role in distribution, food, or manufacturing setting.
  • Knowledge of plant cultivation and cultivation facility operations, including topping procedures, weeding out bad clones, and keeping a uniform canopy.
  • Experience using a fertigation system is a plus.
  • Computer literacy in word processing, database management, and Windows-based software.
  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Effective time management and ability to multi-task.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
  • Minimum age of 21 years or older and pass a criminal background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Requires normal, corrective vision range, the ability to see color, and the ability to distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols.
  • Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs., with or without assistance.
  • Ability to climb, push, pull, stoop, grasp, walk, sit, stand, bend, and reach for the duration of shift.
  • Requires manual dexterity to operate job-related equipment.
  • Requires normal hearing range.