Greenhouse IPM Scout & Sprayer | Pest Pro

Backyard Farms, LLC; Madison (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid time off

Employee Engagement & Recognition

Opportunities for growth and advance

Job summary

Backyard Farms, LLC is seeking a full-time greenhouse scout to monitor pest and disease, apply IPM protocols, and maintain insect traps in our Maine greenhouse. The role requires adapting to spray shifts and occasional weekend work during peak season.

You will operate spray equipment, record data, and support management with weekly bios and trap counts, while adhering to food safety policies and staying bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Willing to be trained on pest and disease identification.
• Basic knowledge of insects and pests.
• Pest & disease identification.
• Good verbal and written English/Spanish is an asset.
• Honest, flexible, reliable and respectful team player.
• Ability to work extra hours as needed during the 6 days per week season.

Responsibilities

• Daily monitoring and scouting of pest and disease in the greenhouse.
• Mixing and applying chemicals; operate spray machines.
• Early detection and identification of pests; maintain insect traps and weekly trap counts.
• Follow IPM protocols and compile IPM/conventional reports.
• Verify pest/disease infestation; record variety data.
• Ensure cleanliness and adherence to food safety policies.
• Prior experience in greenhouse or produce environment.

Skills

Pest & disease identification

Team player

Bilingual English/Spanish

Willing to learn / training provided

Insect knowledge

Job description

Backyard Farms, LLC is seeking a full-time greenhouse scout to monitor pest and disease, apply IPM protocols, and maintain insect traps in our Maine greenhouse. The role requires adapting to spray shifts and occasional weekend work during peak season.

You will operate spray equipment, record data, and support management with weekly bios and trap counts, while adhering to food safety policies and staying bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.