Berry Agronomy Pest Technician, Ventura County
Company: Driscolls
Location: Ventura County
Position Title: Berry Agronomy Pest Technician
Job Description: The primary focus of this position will be to assist Oxnard Production and Agronomy teams with monitoring key berry pests and supporting implementation of Best Management Practices. This will be accomplished by managing pest traps on designated raspberry/blackberry ranches as well as logging findings, auditing grower practices through risk assessment evaluations, retrieving and reviewing spray records with entomologist, and supporting special projects and crop monitoring as needed.
What You Will Do:
- Scouting for key berry pests in grower fields in Ventura County
- Monitoring and trap counts on specific ranches of focus
- Record and manage scouting data each week
- Communicate Best Management Practices to growers
- Assist District Team with field inspections and risk assessment reporting
- Retrieve and review spray records for ranches of focus
- Coordinate team meetings to share findings and discuss next steps
- Perform other duties as instructed by supervisor
- Follow Company policies, values and practices while representing Driscoll’s in an ethical and business-like manner in all interactions with employees, growers, etc.
- Ensure the safe keeping of Driscoll’s confidential and proprietary information and materials
*This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by employees in this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all the job’s responsibilities.
Requirements:
- Passion for plants, insects, and agriculture
- Detail-oriented, curious, analytical
- Ability to work independently, with strong time management skills
- Strong communication skills; Spanish fluency is required
- Course studies in agriculture, horticulture, plant science, pest science, or agriculture business
- PCA license or in process of licensing program
- Basic competency level with Microsoft Office
- Have the ability to work in various conditions (both indoors and outdoors)
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs
- A California driver’s license and the ability to be covered under company-sponsored vehicle insurance program are also required
HOW TO APPLY:
Contact: Sarah Wool
sarah.wool@driscolls.com