Pest Control Supervisor/Propagation

Grubb and Nadler Inc; Fallbrook (CA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Grubb and Nadler Inc. seeks a knowledgeable horticulture professional to apply pesticides in compliance with local and state guidelines. The role involves pest scouting, reporting, and overseeing a team to complete tasks safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will manage seed propagation, plant maintenance, and quality checks on new plants and liners, ensuring pest-free stock and readiness for market. Training and certifications may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have or obtain a private applicators certification and maintain it.
• Experience in pest control, disease and weed management in ornamentals desirable.
• Ability to supervise employees and maintain records for inspections.

Responsabilités

• Safely apply pesticides according to County of San Diego and State of California guidelines using labels and OM recommendations.
• Work with others to complete assigned jobs efficiently and timely.
• Uphold and exceed safety standards per OSHA and CDPR regulations.
• Prepare and maintain Pesticide Usage Reports and submit reports to county and required agencies.
• Implement safe and proper application of pesticides.
• Control diseases, pests, and weeds in container grown ornamentals preventively.
• Conduct thorough pest scouting inspections biweekly and create an effective application plan.
• Attend Pest Control Seminars and recommend additional products for control.
• Supervise a group of employees.
• Maintain good county records and be ready for field inspections by AG Department and county.
• Have or be able to obtain and maintain a private applicators certification.
• Propagation: manage seeding and cuttings, work with cuttings.
• Sow seeds and coordinate with irrigators to maximize germination in seed flats.
• Manage new varieties and propagate to market readiness.
• Special projects in propagation.
• Staking and pruning - plant maintenance.
• Receive new plants and liners and check quality, quantity, and pest status.

Description du poste

Responsibilities:

• Safely apply pesticides according to the County of San Diego and State of California guidelines utilizing labels and OM’s recommendations.
• Work with others to complete assigned jobs efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Uphold and promote and exceed all standards of safety as described or required in OSHA and CDPR regulations.
• Responsible for preparing and maintaining Pesticide Usage Reports and submitting reports to the county and the required agencies.
• Responsible for implementing the Safe and Proper application of Pesticides.
• Responsible for controlling diseases, pests, and weeds, in a wide range of container grown ornamentals preventively.
• Conducting thorough pest scouting inspections bi weekly to identify pest issues and create an effective application plan that prevents potential infestations.
• Attend Pest Control Seminars and Recommending additional products for effective pest control.
• Supervise a group of employees.
• Maintained good records for the county and was ready for all field inspection from the AG Department and the county.
• Have or be able to get a private applicators certification and maintain it.

Propagation:

• Managing propagation of seeding and cuttings(work with with cuttings)
• Sow the seeds and work with irrigators to maintain the seed flats correctly to ensure maximum germination.
• Manage New varieties and propagate them to the point of bringing them to Market.
• Special projects
• Staking and pruning - Plant Maintenance
• Receive all new plants and liners coming in and check for quality, quantity, and pests.