PCA Trainee

The primary duties are to scout the orchards and provide information from the field to the pest control advisor(s) (PCAs) and ranch team. The trainee plays an important role in field scouting services offered to help make timely informed crop decisions. This position is meant to gain PCA skills, capabilities and acquire the appropriate PCA licensing. The expectation for this position is to become a PCA within roughly one year.Monitor and analyze orchards for insects, weeds, nutrition deficiencies, and disease identification.Assist in forming written recommendations for crop protection and nutrient programs.Work with PCA(s) and field management to coordinate pesticide applications.Inform PCA(s) and field management teams of any problems or irregularities in the fields being monitored.Assist on research projects as requested.Oversee crews, including spray crews, when directed by the PCA(s) or crop managers.Understanding calibration of all spray and Irrigation equipmentGain familiarity with the life stages of crops and the entire farming operation.Harvest: harvesting crops, managing crews, and data collection.Other duties as assigned.