IPM Specialist at Property Management Company in Sacramento California

EMPLOYER NAME:

• BPRM Group

JOB POSITION TITLE:

• IPM Specialist at Property Management Company in Sacramento California

JOB POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Identify, track, and control insects adhering to company (IPM) protocols and schedules.
• Focus on preventative programs, scouting, sanitation, cultural practices, and staying ahead of seasonal trends.
• Effectively operate, calibrate, and maintain all IPM-related equipment, ensuring equipment is clean and available for other team member’s use.
• Daily and/or weekly tasks – complete scouting and monitoring of all rooms, setting sticky traps in growing rooms, checking regularly, and replacing as needed.
• Observe plants for signs of stress, reporting pest pressure.
• Report to and communicate with IPM, Bloom, and Veg managers as to the state of their rooms.
• Maintain scouting map system.
• Assist with IPM strategies and provide feedback.
• Educate appropriate team members on pests and pathogen experiences in the grow, including pest or pathogen life cycle, signs and symptoms of pest/pathogen, and control.
• Assist in beneficial insect program – releasing and rearing.
• Inspect nursery plants as they come in.
• Maintain inventory of PPE, pesticides, and other IPM-related equipment ( eg. tank sprayers, hand sprayers, etc.)
• Work with the IPM Manager and Head Grower to determine treatments for any issues that arise in the grow.

WORK EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency with Google Sheets.
• HS Graduate or Diploma.
• Strong background in cannabis and pest management, 3+ years preferred.
• Familiar with and able to identify typical pest species and pathogens common to cannabis cultivations.
• Gardening or agricultural experience is helpful.
• Formal education in entomology, agriculture, horticulture, biology, or science is favored.
• At least 21 years of age.
• No felony convictions (cannabis convictions exempt).
• Willing to participate in a background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires agility, physical fitness, and health necessary to perform manual labor tasks required for the proper management of indoor cultivation pest management.
• Able to stand, sit, kneel, reach, and lift supplies, equipment, or plants up to 50 lbs. for extended periods.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures including high humidity and tight spaces.
• Ability to work using ladders and/or scaffolding.
• Ability to work in dark environments.
• Noise level and working environment can be loud.

Estimated Salary: $20 per hour based on qualifications.

Minimum Pay Wage or Starting Salary:

• $20.00 / Hour

Job by State:

• California

Job by City:

• Sacramento California

Job by Category:

• Pest Control

Job by Type:

• Full-time

Job ID#:

• 534646

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.