IPM Technician (Integrated Pest Management)

About This Role

At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.

Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.

Title:  IPM Technician (Integrated Pest Management)
Starting Pay Rate:  $17.50/hr
Location: Holbrook, AZ
Job Type: Full Time | Non-Exempt  
Shift:  Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Who You Are:  
You're someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. You're naturally curious, eager to learn, and excited about building a career in cannabis cultivation and plant health. You enjoy solving problems, following precise processes, and playing an important role in producing high-quality products. Whether you have experience in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) or are looking to grow your skills, you're motivated to learn and committed to maintaining the health of our plants. 

What You’ll Do:  

As an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Technician, you'll play a critical role in protecting the health and quality of our plants through proactive pest prevention, disease monitoring, and treatment applications. Working closely with the cultivation team, you'll help ensure our plants thrive by following industry best practices, maintaining accurate records, and safely applying preventative treatments. 
The foundation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is prevention, achieved by maintaining a meticulously clean cultivation environment. This begins with the Room Reset, a time sensitive protocol for cleaning and sanitizing flower rooms immediately following harvest to establish a contaminant free space for incoming plants from the vegetation rooms. Room reset involves the following tasks.

• Removing all pots, trellis, weed barriers, tags, and other large debris
• Gathering all smaller, loose debris from tables and floors
• Meticulously cleaning tables, trellis poles, irrigation lines, sensors, walls and floors
• Communicating with Maintenance and Fertigation about repairs or necessities for the room
• Maintaining sanitation equipment
• Managing inventory of supplies and cleaning products
• Upkeeping records of room resets and KPIs
• Being available as a backup spray applicator technician, with full training

When Room Reset duties are complete or assistance is not required, the IPM Technician will also have the following duties:

• Monitor plants daily for pests, diseases, and overall plant health through routine scouting and inspections
• Mix and apply pesticides, preventative treatments, beneficial insects, and approved cleaning agents according to established protocols
• Operate and maintain Dramm Hydraulic Sprayers and other IPM equipment
• Apply biological controls and preventative treatments to support healthy plant growth
• Maintain accurate pesticide application records and compliance documentation
• Partner with the IPM Supervisor to coordinate treatment schedules and application plans
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and all regulatory requirements
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while adhering to all safety protocols
• Conduct follow-up inspections and document results to ensure treatments are effective and our quality standards are consistently met 

What You’ll Bring:  

• A positive attitude and collaborative mindset and you enjoy working with others and contributing to a strong team environment 
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and stay productive independently 
• A detail-oriented approach with a commitment to maintaining accurate records and following established procedures 
• A willingness to learn, adapt, and thrive in a fast-paced cultivation environment where every day brings something new 
• A High School Diploma or equivalent 
• The ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds on a regular basis and remain standing, walking, or seated for extended periods throughout the shift 
• Comfortable working in a cultivation environment that may include exposure to common allergens, pesticides, cleaning agents, elevated temperatures, humidity, and increased CO₂ levels while following all required safety protocols 

Even Better If:  

• You have experience working with pesticides, cleaning agents, or hydraulic sprayers 

Qualifications

• Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday (8–10-hour shifts) 
• Frequent bending, squatting, reaching, and other repetitive movements in support of daily cultivation activities 
• Extended, repetitive use of hands, wrists, arms, and fingers to handle, trim, cut, and manipulate small objects with precision 
• Close visual focus and attention to detail required when inspecting plants and performing quality-related tasks 
• Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds for distances of up to 100 feet, with occasional lifting of heavier items using appropriate assistance 
• Ability to climb ladders and step stools to safely access plants, equipment, and work areas 
• Ability to work in a cultivation environment with exposure to plant materials, pollen, and strong odors 
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including masks, respirators, hair nets, beard covers, boot covers, scrubs, Tyvek suits, and non-slip footwear, as required by the task 

Environmental Conditions  

• Exposure to environments with high humidity, varying temperatures, and strong odors (such as cannabis)  
• Exposure to soil, water, fertilizer, dust, pollen and plant pathogens  
• Exposure to cleaning solvents, such as high volumes of isopropyl alcohol  
• Exposure to loud noises, including but not limited to air compressors, packaging equipment, and alarms  
• Exposure to CO2 manufacturing procedures at OSHA approved CO2 levels  

Curaleaf Pay Transparency$17.50—$19.75 USD

Compensation

• $17.50 – $19.75 / hour

Benefits

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Life/ Disability Insurance
• Community Involvement
• Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.  

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Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company, and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, Find, and Anthem provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. Curaleaf International is powered by a strong presence in all stages of the supply chain. Its unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production. Home | Curaleaf | Cannabis with Confidence

Our Vision: To be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis. 

Our Values:

• Lead and Inspire.  
• Commit to Win.  
• ONE Curaleaf.  
• Driven to Deliver Excellence.  

Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.

Current Curaleaf employees should apply for open positions through our Internal Job Board, which can be accessed via the link on The Leaf. 

*Please note that U.S. immigration rules and regulations are governed by federal law; not state law.  Although Curaleaf operates in states that have legalized and decriminalized marijuana, it is still considered a controlled substance under federal regulations and thus illegal under federal law. For this reason, unless and until federal law changes, Curaleaf is prohibited from offering sponsorship for any non-immigrant or immigrant visas. 

*Please also note that while candidates who are Lawful Permanent Residents (such as those with Green Cards) are eligible for employment with, and are hired by Curaleaf, working for a company engaged in a business that grows and sells a product that is illegal under federal law might compromise the candidate’s immigration status. Before a Lawful Permanent Resident accepts an offer of employment, Curaleaf recommends that the candidate seek the advice of an immigration lawyer.