IPM Technician/Pesticide Applicator

A full-time IPM Technician/Pesticide Applicator.

Read labels and understand purpose of various products used
Possess and maintain a solid understanding of compatible mixtures
Ensure we are using only compatible mixtures
Stay current with EPA or Department of Agriculture updates in San Diego
Stay up-to-date with current/latest company policies and procedures
Proficiently apply the following types of chemicals, as needed:
- Pre-emergent/bare ground and planted areas
- Post-emergent/bare ground and planted areas
- Insect/disease control
- Growth regulator
- Weed control (pre and post) in turf
- Rodenticide
- Foliar/root injection fertilization and trunk injection
Ensure tank labeling is always accurate; update labeling as mixes are changed
Survey areas to determine:
- Chemical rate requested is within standards for work to be performed
- General job conditions such as the presence of obstacles, water hazards, people in proximity to the area, and/or any other adverse conditions that should be investigated before any chemicals are dispensed
- Job area boundaries and volume of mixes so that only enough chemicals are used to complete the assigned job
- Monitor equipment for any lead, bubble in hose, contaminants on the bed of trucks, or any other deficiency that may cause injury to the operator or public, or cause damage to clients or neighboring properties

Knowledgeable of and proficient in application techniques for the following types of chemicals:
Pre-emergent/bare ground and planted areas
Post-emergent/bare ground and planted areas
Insect/disease control
Growth regulator
Weed control (pre and post) in turf
Rodenticide
Foliar/root injection fertilization and trunk injection
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Must pass company driving test

Manage onsite fuel tanks, handle and schedule fuel delivery and tracking
Must be able to obtain and maintain first aid certification
Must be able to obtain and maintain Pesticide Applicator Certification
Must be able to work outdoors under varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions
Must be able to perform moderately strenuous tasks while wearing a respirator
Must be competent at inspecting plant and trees, identifying problems such as deficiencies, and environmentally treating and preventing the many problems that trees and shrubs may face
A degree in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Plant Pathology or Landscape Management preferred