IPM Coordinator
Location
388 North Creek Road, Landenberg, PA 19350
About Us
North Creek is a wholesale propagation nursery that grows perennials, grasses and ferns, with a large selection of North American natives. We are committed to offering the highest quality starter plants in the industry. But quality plants are only part of the equation. North Creek is devoted to being the number one source for perennial, grass and fern plugs by providing exceptional customer service, real time availability, on-time delivery, the newest varieties plus time tested favorites and sustainable growing practices.
Position Summary
The IPM Coordinator is responsible for performing a variety of administrative, operational and supervisory functions to insure the efficient and effective function of the Growing Department, as well as insuring that prescribed schedules, operating policies and procedures are followed. Fax your resume to (610) 255-4762 or email maddie@northcreeknurseries.com.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
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Maintains plant quality by incorporating integrated pest management techniques including scouting for pests and diseases, employing good cultural practices and applying biological, bio-rational and chemical controls |
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Scouts both farms on a weekly basis and generates a scouting report |
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Orders beneficial insects and applies on a weekly basis |
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Maintains pesticide inventory; prepares annual chemical bids with Growing Operations Manager |
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Makes and implements recommendations regarding improved operational systems and procedures with Growing Operations General Managers' approval |
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Performs additional duties as required |
Knowledge / Skills Required
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Must have good computer skills; be able to use MS Word and Excel |
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Must have knowledge of pest control methods, safety and application techniques |
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Should have basic plant and growing knowledge |
Desired Skills
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Is able to produce results in a sometimes-chaotic situation; stays calm in difficult situations |
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Makes correct decisions in a timely manner |
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Is a good communicator; can organize thoughts well and express them in a clear manner |
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Expresses thoughts in a manner that is well taken |
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Invests the time and effort to do a good job; takes pride in accomplishments |
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Exercises initiative |
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Keeps General Manager, Growing Operations Manager and Growers appropriately informed |
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Is a team player |
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Maintains a clean working area ("starts clean, works clean, finishes clean") |
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Works in a safe manner, reporting any unsafe conditions or safety incidents |
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Follows Lean Flow or Working Smarter program in day-to-day tasks |
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Follows Systems Approach to Nursery Certification (SANC) practices in day-to-day tasks and strives for continual improvement of our facility practices and internal procedures |
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Is able to work in all weather conditions at tasks that are sometimes physically demanding |
Education
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Horticultural knowledge and understanding the use of perennials, grasses, ferns and vines |
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Is able to obtain a PA Pesticide applicators license |
