Landscape Contracting

Title: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Technician
Location: Rockville, MD
Date Listed: 01/23/2008
Application Deadline: 05/31/2008
Status: Full-Time
Reports to: Crew Leader, Arborist Representative, Local Manage
Primary Function:

Serves as a plant health care technician with the primary responsibility of monitoring, evaluating, and providing the plant health care needs on clientele property.
Responsibilities:
• Performs all functions of the integrated pest management program, including administration, scheduling, inspections, sampling, treatments, inventories, equipment maintenance, record keeping, report writing, and customer relations
o Is familiar with products and techniques used to maintain plant health
o Understands and adheres to label directives on each product used
o Utilizes all appropriate personal protective equipment
o Ensures that all company policies regarding the storage and handling of pesticide products are adhered to
o Understands and practices the correct mixing and transportation procedures
o Learns and practices the appropriate plant health diagnostic skills
o Demonstrates the proper pesticide application skills
o Understands and implements drift control procedures
o Understands and implements all required record keeping and reporting procedures
o Demonstrates correct pesticide container disposal techniques
• Reports for duty at the designated location on time each day
• Is prepared to work as a member of a tree care crew, under the crew leader’s supervision
• Learns and understands the dangers associated with electrical hazards
• Follows directions from the crew leader or designated supervisor, arborist representative, or local manager
• Learns, understands, and adheres to all safety rules and company safety policies
• Participates in all safety training sessions offered, asks questions, and improves job safety skills
• Submits samples and reports to the diagnostic clinic
• Understands and follows directives on all pesticide and fertilizer work orders
• Communicates well with crew leader, arborist representative, and local manager
• Interacts regularly with clientele in order to ensure job satisfaction
• Is prepared to sell plant health care services when needed
• Strives to improve job skills and develop the potential for upward mobility
• Responsible for carrying out other duties as assigned by the crew leader or designated supervisor, arborist representative, or local manager

Contact:
William Eck
Arborist Representative
Bartlett Tree Experts
310.881.8550

MD Tree Expert #1237
ISA Certified Arborist #MA-4657A