Field IPM Technician & Team Lead

Vylor, Inc.; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks paid time off

Two weeks well-being pay per year

Paid holidays

Excellent parental leave

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vylor, Inc. is seeking a responsible Agronomy IPM Technician to support research and seed production programs. You will execute IPM strategies in open-field environments, apply pesticides safely, and supervise seasonal staff to ensure quality pest control and records accuracy.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in agricultural operations, strong leadership, fluent Spanish, and proficiency with data tools. This role requires overtime as workload dictates and is on-site in Salinas, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Entomology, Plant Protection, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in agricultural research, seed production, or commercial farming operations.
• 2+ years supervising seasonal or temporary employees in agriculture.
• Experience managing agrochemicals and recognizing main pests of corn and soybean; familiarity with scouting practices.
• Ability to perform dosage calculations, unit conversions, and other basic math tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Power Apps, and digital data collection tools.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Fluent in spoken and written Spanish; basic to intermediate English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy across open-field operations.
• Execute daily insecticide applications using backpack sprayers and specialized equipment.
• Prepare and mix pesticides according to product labels and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure SOPs, quality and safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Schedule and coordinate pesticide applications respecting REIs and timelines.
• Perform field inspections to assess treatment effectiveness and pest control performance.
• Supervise seasonal staff and coordinate pest management activities.
• Maintain accurate records with company software and digital tools.
• Keep equipment, vehicles, and inventory in good condition.

Skills

IPM knowledge

Pest management

Field inspections

Record keeping

Microsoft Office

Power Apps

Spanish language

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Agronomy/Crop Science/Entomology/Plant Protection or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power Apps

Job description

Vylor, Inc. is seeking a responsible Agronomy IPM Technician to support research and seed production programs. You will execute IPM strategies in open-field environments, apply pesticides safely, and supervise seasonal staff to ensure quality pest control and records accuracy.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in agricultural operations, strong leadership, fluent Spanish, and proficiency with data tools. This role requires overtime as workload dictates and is on-site in Salinas, CA.