Fertigation Technician

The Role

Provides support to the Fertigation Department to ensure the activities and operations of the Grow Department, while abiding by policies, procedures and operational guidelines.

Essential functions :

• Follow all operational guidelines, verbal directives, training information and policies when performing duties
• Conduct temperature monitoring, dissolved oxygen monitoring, and mixing concentration tanks
• Participate in ECA PPM tests for fertigation tanks and Flower rooms, testing and maintenance ECA skid concentrations, and testing of nutrient concentrations as assigned
• Complete daily checks to monitor assets and troubleshoot issues as needed
• Track daily water usage, monitor water softener, and function as a subject matter expert on all fertigation equipment as assigned
• Monitor and stock nutrients and appropriate chemicals
• Cleaning of work area (dusting tanks, plumbing, mopping, etc.) to ensure compliance
• Stocking of nutrients and monitoring nutrient stock levels in the storehouse
• Document all activities, inspections, and test results accurately and submit reports as required
• Perform preventative maintenance on fertigation systems, including cleaning filters and calibrating equipment
• Capable of navigating user interface on all pumps
• Complete leak audits (i.e., checking of all PVC unions and couplings for leaks)
• Working with facilities and maintenance on problems, issues, and PMs
• Assist with the implementation of new systems or upgrades to improve efficiency and compliance
• Maintain open communication with management team and co-workers
• Report employee issues or product situations through appropriate escalation protocol
• Abide by GTI and grow department's safety policies and procedures

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