IPM Sprayer/Scout

Job description

Full-Time Shift: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm; Monday – Friday; When scheduled to Spray the work shift is 2:00pm-10:30pm, need to be flexible with hours and occasional weekends when needed. Hourly Rate: $15.56/hour when Scouting: Hourly Rate: $17.56 when spraying: Hourly Rate: $18.83 if hold a valid State of Maine Pesticide License. Primary Responsibilities: - Daily monitoring and scouting of pest and disease in the greenhouse - Duties include mixing and applying chemicals. Operating spray machines. - Be able to do an early detection and identification of pests and maintain insect traps in designated areas of the greenhouse and do weekly trap counts of 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. Education/Background Requirements: Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required - Previous experience in greenhouse or produce e...