Pest Control Advisor/Integrated Pest Control Manager - Joe Produce | Produce Jobs, Produce Careers, Agriculture Jobs, Agriculture Careers

Pest Control Advisor/Integrated Pest Control Manager

Job Description: 

Organic grower/ shipper/ packer is seeking to hire a Pest Control Advisor / Integrated Pest Management Program Manager to service 300 acres of field and 1.25 million square feet of greenhouse production in Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties.  Position will be involved in developing integrated pest management strategies, field scouting, pesticide selection, application oversight, record keeping, and reporting.  This position will report directly to the Director of Domestic Farming Operations. 

Duties:

  • Weekly visits to all Ranches, Fields, and Blocks
  • Weekly field scouting for disease and pest pressure
  • Supervise field scouts
  • Generate weekly pest / disease reports
  • Develop a comprehensive IPM plan including; bio controls, beneficial insects, natural predators, trapping, vacuuming, and spraying
  • Hedgerow propagation, planning, and implementation
  • Pesticide Safety Compliance
  • Pesticide Application Reporting / Documentation
  • Follow up on field treatments for efficacy
  • Generate updated field / block maps
  • Communicate field availabilities and quality issues to production / management team on a daily basis
  • Record keeping
  • Manage experimental trials
  • Soil, water, and tissue sampling

Requirements:

  • Current valid California Private Applicator Card
  • Valid California Drivers License
  • Clean driving record
  • Ability to lift heavy objects: 50 lbs
  • Strong organization skills
  • Experienced in the use of Excel, Word, etc.
  • Spanish speaker
  • Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
  • Detail oriented and able to follow through on tasks
  • Ability to work 45-50 hours per week (including Saturdays)

Applicant must be motivated, trust worthy, and responsible
 

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