Horticultural Exterminator (IPM) - Full Time

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Job description

(Local, Southern California applicants sought - NO RELOCATION OFFERED.)

The starting pay rate for this position is $21.13 per hour

The primary role of Horticulture Integrated Pest Management Applicators is to identify and treat insect, disease, and fungus-related issues affecting the landscaping and ornamental horticulture of Disneyland Resort, including lawns, ground-covering plants, shrubs and hedges, trees, and other decorative plant displays. In addition, individuals in this position identify and treat structural-related pest problems. The applicator will determine and perform pest-management-related practices utilizing integrated pest management techniques.

Responsibilities :
Horticulture related pest-control duties include: Identification of insects, rodents, and birds and maintain a practical knowledge of best control methods Performing plant and plant-disease identification Applying corrective measures to plant material as required General integrated pest-management responsibilities include: Ensuring that all pest-control-related equipment (including rinsate collection and pesticide-warehouse facility) are maintained and in good working condition Identifying insects, rodents, and birds that relate to ornamental and structural-pest control Performing preventive maintenance of pest related problems Planning and following a daily schedule Maintaining Disney Show quality Keeping the inside of vehicles clean, organized and restocked Keeping the back-of-house areas in compliance with Disneyland Resort standards

Basic Qualifications :

Schedule Availability - Must be open to any shift (1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift) including holidays, with any combination of days off Technical Skills, Abilities and Experience California Qualified Applicator License or Certificate Strong knowledge of plant, insect, weed, and disease identification Plant-identification ability Working knowledge of: - Soils and fertilizers - Cultural principals for optimum-plant health - Beneficial insects/entomology, and soil chemistry Experience with spray equipment and application of pesticides Branch 2 Field Representative or the ability to acquire is necessary Branch 3 Field Representative or the ability to acquire is necessary

Preferred Qualifications:
Degree in Horticulture, Entomology, Soil Science, or equivalent Knowledge of structures and building construction

Additional Information :
Individuals assigned to the Horticulture Integrated Pest Management Applicator (Horticulture Exterminator) position are required to attend an annual Hearing Conservation Training class and Respiratory Protection Training class. They are also required to submit to an annual medical evaluation, fit test, audiometric exam and a semi-annual blood cholinesterase test.

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