SunSelect Produce is a progressive family operated greenhouse company with locations in British Columbia and California. We produce some of the best greenhouse grown bell peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers in the world. As a rapidly growing company we offer excellent development opportunities and are currently seeking an Integrated Pest Manager in Tehachapi which is located in Central California.
The Integrated Pest Manager will be involved in developing integrated pest management strategies, field scouting, pesticide selection, application oversight, record keeping, and reporting. This individual will manage pest damage by the most economical means, and with the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment.
- Must have extensive (5 years min) high-tech greenhouse or large scale farming pest control experience, preferably with Tomato and Bell Pepper crops.
- Willing to relocate to the area.
- Weekly monitoring and scouting for disease and pest pressure.
- Planning, organizing, training and assigning scout duties as required.
- Supervision of IPM protocols of pest and disease management.
- Develop a comprehensive IPM plan including; bio controls, beneficial insects, natural predators, trapping, vacuuming, and spraying.
- Management coordination on biological programs and implementation.
- Monitoring efficiencies of control measures used.
- Monitoring of plant growth and behavior response to feeding elements.
- Verification of pest and disease infestation trends.
- Follow up on field treatments for efficacy.
- Generate updated field / block maps.
- Communicate field availability and quality issues to production / management team on a daily basis.
- Facilitating trials on new commercial products prior to applying to entire crop.
- Maintaining up-to-date records.
- Manage experimental trials.
- Soil, water, and tissue sampling.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
- Proficient with using computer systems, maintaining electronic data/records.
- Ability to lift heavy objects.
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Detail oriented and able to follow through on tasks.
- Good verbal and written communicator.
- Must be honest and forthcoming, flexible, reliable, respectful to others, and passionate.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package based on experience. Assistance with relocation expenses is negotiable.
- Current valid California Private Applicator Card.
- Valid California Driver’s License.
- Knowledgeable of hydroponic vegetable pests and disease identification.
