Pest Control Advisor
Core
Building and maintaining nutrient and crop protection programs for pistachio, almond, and pomegranate orchards.
Role type
Senior IC agricultural operations specialist (pest control & nutrition)
Builds
Crop protection and nutrient application schedules for orchards
Domain
Agriculture (nuts and fruits)
Required skills
GPS usage, ag spray equipment operation, Microsoft Office suite, software-based farming management systems, pest/disease identification, budgeting and forecasting, procurement coordination, crew supervision
Preferred skills
Spanish language proficiency, Qualified Applicator License, CCA, CNMP
Technologies
GPS, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, software-based farming management systems
Responsibilities
Monitor orchards for insects, weeds, nutrition deficiencies, and disease; coordinate nutrient and crop protection material application; track and record applied quantities; order materials and communicate with procurement; forecast and budget for future crop years; attend weekly ranch meetings to report updates.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
