The IPM Technician is responsible for managing pests in the greenhouses, fields, and non-crops areas.  The IPM Technician coordinates pest information with the growing team and applies pesticides and beneficial biologicals.

• Complete spray applications (pesticides, fungicides, herbicides) and beneficial biological releases.
• Collect scouting data from sticky cards and visual observation of the crops.
• Plan and direct action to be taken to keep plants and property clean.
• Ensure that chemical application equipment is operating correctly.
• Take monthly inventory of chemicals and enter adjustments into Sage.
• Regularly meet with Assistant Head Grower to review crop health and department needs.
• Meet with vendors, consultants, and technical advisors to ensure we’re on the leading edge of IPM.
• Develop and train growing team on IPM practices including spraying, scouting, pest ID.
• Stay current with changes in laws and regulations as it applies to WPS and pesticide worker and handler safety to ensure WPS compliance and pesticide safety site wide.
• Operate mobile equipment including sprayer, golf cart, stock chaser.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Conduct yourself with a high level of integrity, adhering to Company standards and values.
• Promote a safe work environment, upholding company safety policies and procedures.
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Articulating ideas, providing direction, and fostering open dialogue among team members and stakeholders.
• Building strong relationships, promoting teamwork, and leveraging diverse skills for collective success.
• Pursuing personal and professional growth, encouraging learning in others, and adapting to industry changes.
• Foster and promote a safety culture.
• Efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently, self-motivated, and flexible.

• 1-2 years of experience in a horticultural setting perferred.
• Must be 18+ years old.
• A valid Pesticide Applicator’s License must be obtained within 90 days of starting this position and kept current.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and strong analytical skills.
• Solid understanding of basic mathematical concepts.
• Able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing, in person and via phone or radio.

• Able to be cleared to wear a full-face and half-mask respirator and wear additional PPE including Tyvek suit, boots, goggles, and chemical-resistant gloves.
• Work long hours as needed, including weekends and holidays.
• Continuously walk, stand, squat, kneel (and remain working below knee-level) as well as reaching overhead, and from side to side for long periods of time; including time spent in PPE.
• Work indoors and outdoors, in seasonal temperatures and conditions.
• Lift up to 50 pounds in an environment that is often hot.

$20 - $22 per hour