The pesticide IPM technician job consists of managing and controlling all aspects of integrated pest management. This is a dynamic position because of the diversity of pest management to be done by working with different kinds of chemicals and applying the chemicals for the right amount of time. Our operation includes Retail, Wholesale contractor’s yard, Wholesale Nursery growing and shipping nationwide.
We are looking for an experienced, licensed applicator for our nursery. Applicant must be experienced with insecticide, fungicide and herbicide applications. Our crops are woody ornamentals, perennials, field and container grown. Ability to keep good records and have safe working habits. We have very good equipment, air blast sprayers, tank sprayers on tractors and trucks. The perfect applicant would have minimum of 3 years working in a nursery doing pesticide application. Spanish / English a plus. Compensation based on experience.
Responsibilities:
• Applying chemical to plants and trees
• Knowing what kinds of chemical to use
• Mixing chemicals safely if needed
• Knowing how long to apply chemical for
• Reporting to pesticide IPM manager
• Following all orders given by IPM manager
Qualifications:
• Minimum of 3 year doing pesticide IPM work at a nursery
A Plus:
• Integrated Pest Management License
• Horticulture degree
Benefits:
• Time and a half after 40 hours
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vacation pay
• Sick pay
• After 90 days, holiday pay
