Crop Care – Salinas, California
Company: Crop Care
Location: Salinas, California
Job Title: Pest Control Advisor / Pest Control Business Manager
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $100,000.00 – $150,000.00 per year (based upon experience)
Job Description: Crop Care, a Pest Control Business working with Christensen & Giannini, LLC (a grower), operates in Monterey County covering 2800 acres of vegetables. Crop Care is seeking a Pest Control Advisor to advise and oversee the pest control business while utilizing sound Integrated Pest Management practices in organic and conventional vegetable production.
The Pest Control Advisor oversees all scouting, pest monitoring, and sampling activities to ensure accurate field intelligence and effective integrated pest management. This role develops pest control recommendations, evaluates pest pressure trends, and ensures full compliance with California DPR regulations. The Pest Control Advisor serves as a primary liaison between applicators and ranch managers, coordinating treatment strategies, and supporting timely, informed decisions that protect crop health and optimize field operations.
Education & Experience
- Valid California Agricultural Pest Control Adviser (PCA) License is required.
- 3-5 years of experience in vegetable industry is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences or related field.
- Valid Driver’s License with a clean DMV driving record and meet insurance requirements is required.
Duties, Qualifications, & Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Thorough knowledge of agricultural pests and their control in organic and conventional systems, required.
- Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
- Attention to detail, thoroughness, and good analytical skills are a must.
- Must be available for periodic night calls to guide night foreman.
- Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software and ability to learn internal record keeping and data collection software.
- Knowledge of agricultural production methods, pest and beneficial insect identification, pesticide use, fertilizer management, and product label interpretation.
- Understanding of pesticide selection based on crop destination, residue limits, and California DPR regulatory requirements.
Desired Qualifications:
- Fluency in Spanish desirable.
- Strong leadership abilities with experience supervising, motivating, and guiding field teams.
- Excellent judgment and decision-making skills for pest identification, treatment strategies, and field-level problem solving.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced farming environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills for conveying scouting results, analyses, and recommendations.
- Ability to work variable schedules during the Salinas season in outdoor farming conditions to support operational needs.
What Will Set You Apart:
- 5 plus years of field experience.
- Curious, highly focused, meticulous personal nature with the ability to interact with farmers
- Knowledge of trucks, tractors, spray equipment and maintenance needs
- Knowledge to keep PCB in compliance with county and state regulations
- Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by factors such as the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant.
Benefits
- Company vehicle
- Vacation
- Sick Leave,
- Health insurance – medical (including dental & vision)
- 401k matching plan
- Life insurance
How To Apply:
To apply, email Patti Desmond with your resume at pdesmond@christensenandgiannini.com .