IPM Sprayer Lead

Full-Time Shift: 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm; Monday – Friday; Occasional Saturday if needed
Hourly Rate: $21/hour

Primary Responsibilities:

• Duties include mixing and applying chemicals. Operating spray machines.
• Daily monitoring and scouting of pest and disease in the
• 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
• 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
• Has an active State of Maine Pesticide Applicators License. 

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Be willing to Training will be provided on pests and disease identification.
• Basic knowledge on insects, and pests is
• 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

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.

We are pleased to offer the following Benefits: 

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