Pest Control Supervisor/Propagation

 Responsibilities:

•Safely apply pesticides according to the County of San Diego and State of California guidelines utilizing labels and OM’s recommendations.

•Work with others to complete assigned jobs efficiently and in a timely manner.

•Uphold and promote and exceed all standards of safety as described or required in  OSHA and CDPR regulations.

•Responsible for preparing and maintaining Pesticide Usage Reports and submitting reports to the county and the required agencies.

•Responsible for implementing the Safe and Proper application of Pesticides.

•Responsible for controlling diseases, pests, and weeds, in a wide range of container grown ornamentals preventively.

•Conducting thorough pest scouting inspections bi weekly to identify pest issues and create an effective application plan that prevents potential infestations.

•Attend Pest Control Seminars and Recommending additional products for effective pest control.

•Supervise a group of employees. 

•Maintained good records for the county and was ready for all field inspection from the AG Department and the county.

•Have or be able to get a private applicators certification and maintain it.

Propagation:

• Managing propagation of seeding and cuttings(work with with cuttings)

• Sow the seeds and work with irrigators to maintain the seed flats correctly to ensure maximum germination.

• Manage New varieties and propagate them to the point of bringing them to Market.

• Special projects

• Staking and pruning - Plant Maintenance 

• Receive all new plants and liners coming in and check for quality, quantity, and pests.