Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Assistant

Job Description
The IPM assistant   will be responsible to train in all aspects of our plant health program. Developing   a proactive approach to keeping our plants healthy and growing is critical. Adaptation of a sustainable and environmentally sensitive perspective will be a key component of this position.   This is a hands-on position where education and action coincide.
     

Duties and Responsibilities

• Scouting all areas of the nursery to detect disease and insect pressure. 
• Cooperate in development of action plan to address issues
• Focus on preventative programs to minimize disease and pest problems
• Participate in spraying application of remediation materials as they apply to eradication of problems. 
• Assist and expand the implementation and maintenance of our beneficial insect program
• Help develop a banker plant system to foster a self-sustaining beneficials inventory
• Learn an accurate and timely planning, tracking and record keeping system to monitor our IPM programs
• Create work orders, accurately measure inputs, safely and efficiently apply chemicals and properly clean equipment
• Learn to maintain accurate chemical inventory, create purchase orders and order chemicals
• Learn and become proficient in use of a wide range of application equipment such as backpack sprayers, reel sprayers, foggers and tractor applicators

Qualifications for the position

• High School diploma or equivalent
• B.A. or B.S. in horticultural field is helpful
• Experience in an agricultural or nursery enterprise preferred
• Experience in chemical application preferable
• Knowledge or experience with beneficials and biological controls preferred
• Obtaining an Oregon Private Applicator License is a must (we will provide training and preparation)
• Computer literate with basic ability to develop reports and spreadsheets
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred 
• Organizational and multitasking ability necessary
• Dedication to timely action and communication skills critical
• Acute attention to detail

Compensation Commensurate with Experience