INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM) TECH

IPM Tech Intermediate

Job Description

This is an intermediate level position requiring completion of all of the requirements of PHC Technician. He/she will be expected to receive work orders for the PHC manager and be required to perform all TARGET spray operations without supervision. The individual will be expected to work with an advanced IPM Tech and assist with scouting inspections.

Required Skills

• Ability to perform all duties of a Plant Health Care Technician
• Possesses a basic understanding of IPM scouting process:
  • Degree Days
  • Phenological ID
  • Timing of various pest and diseases
• Begin to learn and ID cultural defects:
  • Over Watering
  • Over Mulching
• Continuation of ISA Certified Arborist Process

Additional Skills

• CPH-IPM
• IPM Short Course from UMD

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IPM Tech Advanced

Job Description

This is an advanced level position requiring completion of all of the requirements of IPM Technician Intermediate. He/she will be expected to receive work orders from the PHC manager and be required to perform all PHC operations without supervision.

Required Skills

• Ability to perform duties of IPM Tech Intermediate
• Ability to scout and inspect any property
• Ability to identify all pests, diseases, and cultural issues
• ISA Certified Arborist Certification
• IPM Short Course from UMD
• CPH-IPM