IPM Sprayer/Scout
About The Position
This is a full-time position responsible for monitoring and scouting pests and diseases in a greenhouse environment. The role involves mixing and applying chemicals, operating spray machines, and maintaining insect traps. The individual will follow Integrated Pest Management (IPM) protocols, compile reports, and ensure adherence to food safety policies. Flexibility with hours, including occasional weekends and the ability to work extra hours during peak season, is required. The position also requires physical stamina and comfort working in a greenhouse setting, including at heights and around bees, and the ability to wear protective gear.
Requirements
- Previous experience in greenhouse or produce environment
- Be willing to Training will be provided on pests and disease identification.
- Basic knowledge on insects, and pests.
- Pest & disease identification
- Good verbal and written English/Spanish is an asset.
- 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
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- Paid weekly
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- 401K
- Paid time off
- Employee Engagement & Recognition Programs
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
