IPM Sprayer/Scout Position Available In Somerset, Maine
Tallo's Job Summary: The IPM Sprayer/Scout position at Backyard Farms, LLC in Madison, Maine involves daily monitoring and scouting for pests and diseases in the greenhouse, mixing and applying chemicals, operating spray machines, and maintaining insect traps. Candidates require previous experience in a greenhouse or produce environment, basic knowledge of insects and pests, and the ability to work 6 days per week. The working conditions include a greenhouse environment with specific physical requirements such as lifting up to 50 pounds and working at heights of 10-15 feet.
Job Description
IPM Sprayer/Scout at Backyard Farms, LLC in
Madison, Maine, United States Job Description 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:
Previous experience in greenhouse or produce environment Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Be willing to Training will be provided on pests and disease identification.
Basic knowledge on insects, and pests.
Pest & disease identification
Good verbal and written English/Spanish is an asset.
Must be honest and forthcoming, flexible, reliable, respectful to others, and
Ability to work extra hours as needed to complete the scout and bio program of the 6 days per week in season.
Must be team player
Working Conditions:
Greenhouse Environment, where the temperature averages 70°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. Wear protective coveralls.
Ability to work during off hours to address emergency conditions or situations that may arise.
