IPM MANAGER

The pesticide IPM technician job consists of managing and controlling all aspects of integrated pest management. This is a dynamic position because of the diversity of pest management to be done by working with different kinds of chemicals and applying the chemicals for the right amount of time. Our operation includes Retail, Wholesale contractor’s yard, Wholesale Nursery growing and shipping nationwide.

We are looking for an experienced, licensed applicator for our nursery. Applicant must be experienced with insecticide, fungicide and herbicide applications. Our crops are woody ornamentals, perennials, field and container grown. Ability to keep good records and have safe working habits. We have very good equipment, air blast sprayers, tank sprayers on tractors and trucks. The perfect applicant would have minimum of 3 years working in a nursery doing pesticide application. Spanish / English a plus. Compensation based on experience. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Apply insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides for effective pest control.
• Monitor and manage pest and disease issues across woody ornamentals, perennials, field, and container-grown crops.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and proper pesticide handling.
• Maintain accurate application records and follow best practices in nursery pest management.

QUALIFICATIONS: 
• Minimum of 3 year doing pesticide IPM work at a nursery
• Monitor and manage pest and disease issues across woody ornamentals, perennials, field, and container-grown crops.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and proper pesticide handling.
• Maintain accurate application records and follow best practices in nursery pest management.

BENEFITS/COMPENSATION:
• Medical/Dental Insurance
• Paid sick leave/holidays
• Time and a half after 40 hours
• Pay commensurate with experience: $28-$34 DOE
• Oregon Save Plan