Determines rates of fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides as required by the crops and/or directs the application of them.   Must have the ability to calculate proper amounts, proportions, percentages, and volume in relation to the application of fertilizers, chemicals, and water.

• Conducts annual inventory of all Pesticides as required by law.
• Responsible for fertilizer and pesticide room management including cleanliness, organization, tank levels, and area security at all locations.
• Understanding of injector use, electrical conductivity, and pH meter.   
• Staying current on knowledge of safe handling, application, and storage of fertilizers and pesticides.  This includes ongoing education as license requires.
• Provides pesticide and safety training to all employees and maintains records as required by Federal and/or State regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Scouting, spraying, posting, and follow up.
• Communication and Training of staff for safe application procedures.
• Coordination of spraying schedules with production and retail teams.
• Proper, timely, and accurate completion of required forms.
• Tracking of pesticide inventories.
• Maintaining fertilizer levels in irrigation systems.

Requirements:

• Current Private Applicator License
• Relevant experience in various industry related safety regulations.
• Working knowledge of pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, growth regulators, and fertilizers.
• 2 years of practical spraying in a greenhouse setting.