Full-Time Shift: Monday – Friday; Occasional weekends as needed;
Shift Hours could vary seasonally based on hours of daylight.
Flexibility to work second shift.

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
• Monitoring pollination levels and weekly beehive introductions.
• Verification of pest and disease infestation
• Variety recording and verification of data.
• Support other departments as needed.
• Ensure cleanliness, adherence to all food safety policies and procedures and organization within the greenhouse.

Education/Background Requirements:

• Previous experience in greenhouse or produce environment
• Will be required to get their pesticide license within 90 days from date of hire.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Be willing to learn. Training will be provided on pests and disease identification.
• Basic knowledge on insects, and pests
• Pest & disease identification
• Good verbal and written communication. Spanish is an asset.
• Must be honest and forthcoming, flexible, reliable, and respectful to others
• Ability to work extra hours as needed to complete the scout and bio program of the 6 days per week, weeknights and holidays in season.
• Must be team player

Working Conditions:

• Greenhouse Environment, where the temperature reach up to 100°F and background noise approaches 70 dcbs.
• 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 and protective coveralls.
• Ability to work extra hours as needed to address emergency situations and complete the scout and bio program of the week. 6 days per week in season including weekends, holidays, and a couple weeknights for evening sprays.

We are pleased to offer the following Benefits:

• Paid biweekly
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401K
• Employee Engagement & Recognition Programs
• Opportunities for growth and advancement