IPM Sprayer/Scout

Sunset•Madison, ME

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position responsible for the daily monitoring and scouting of pests and diseases in the greenhouse. Duties include mixing and applying chemicals, operating spray machines, early detection and identification of pests, maintaining insect traps, and compiling reports. The role requires adherence to IPM protocols, ensuring cleanliness and food safety, and accurate data recording.

Requirements

Previous experience in greenhouse or produce environment
Basic knowledge on insects, and pests
Pest & disease identification
Must be honest and forthcoming, flexible, reliable, respectful to others
Ability to work extra hours as needed to complete the scout and bio program of the 6 days per week in season
Must be team player
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Stand for extended times, walking on concrete and uneven surfaces, twist/bend at the waist
Be comfortable with heights of 10 – 15 feet while working on raised trolley platform
Must be able to work around bees
Ability to wear respirator
Wear protective coveralls
Ability to work during off hours to address emergency conditions or situations that may arise

Nice To Haves

Training will be provided on pests and disease identification
Good verbal and written English/Spanish is an asset
Hold a valid State of Maine Pesticide License

Responsibilities

Daily monitoring and scouting of pest and disease in the greenhouse
Mixing and applying chemicals
Operating spray machines
Early detection and identification of pests
Maintain insect traps in designated areas of the greenhouse and do weekly trap counts
Proper management and distribution of bios (live insects or mites) according with instructions of the Grower
Follow IPM protocols of pest and disease
Compiling IPM and conventional reports for management
Verification of pest and disease infestation
Variety recording and verification of data
Ensure cleanliness, adherence to all food safety policies and procedures and organization within the greenhouse