Agricultural Inspector jobs in Maine

AGRICULTURAL SAMPLER

Starting: Mid/End of June

Houlton to Caribou

AIR is a Canadian company offering a preventive detection service for agricultural fungal diseases. The program allows producers to better manage the use of pesticides. In collaboration with Lab’Eau-Air-Sol.

Description

The agricultural sampler is a key position to successfully obtain the analysis of the health of an agricultural environment. The person on duty thus becomes a front-line worker to participate in sustainable agriculture and help us meet the mandate of working towards a healthier environment. The job consists of taking the required air samples. The cassettes, once analyzed by the laboratory, will make it possible to detect fungal diseases in crops even before the effects are visible or damage is too advanced.

You will have to:

· Take air samples in couples of specific fields according to a preestablished protocol

· Verify the operational status of weather stations and other equipment during the season

· Front line customer service by being present in the field

In-house coaching and training are provided to meet the requirements of the AIR program.

Required Skills

· Have access to a vehicle and have a valid driver's license

· Good physical shape

· Experience in the agricultural field (asset)

Required Qualities

· Organizational skills and ability to adapt to the unexpected

· Autonomy and resourcefulness

· Enjoy working outdoors in the countryside

Working Conditions

· Sampling requires 3 mornings per week, the mornings are weather dependent, but normally Mon-Wed-Fri ; 15 to 25 hours per week

· Fixed-term contract from the end of June until the beginning of September (we can adapt with school schedule)

· Hourly wage of 16$/hour

· Reimbursement of mileage costs 0,55$/mile

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Do you have access to a car?
• Can you work mornings?

License/Certification:

• Driving Licence (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Expected Start Date: 06/24/2024