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State of Nevada (NV)

FORESTER 3

Carson City, NV

$64.41K - $95.63K/yr

Job Duties Plan, organize, manage, and participate in forest management including harvesting, fuel management and prescribed burning activities; evaluate forest insect and disease conditions ...

Beneficial Insectary

Site Manager

Bella Vista, CA · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Description: Full-time Redding, CA Description Position Summary The Site Manager oversees daily operations at the insect production site, ensuring efficient workflows, high product quality, and ...

Pennswood Village

Landscaper

Newtown, PA

$15 - $18.75/hr

Use appropriate control methods to manage insect and disease problems on ornamentals. * Assist in the removal of snow from Pennswood Village. * Regular attendance at seminars and continuing education ...

Tamus

Research Technician I

Bushland, TX · On-site

$15.50 - $21.25/hr

Conduct insect transmission/biological assays and high tunnel/field experiments under hot conditions, insect colony maintenance, plant, or insect tissue preparation, nucleic acid extraction.

Cawood Scientific Limited

Entomologist

Baltimore, MD · On-site

Supporting insectary activities and maintaining various insect cultures * Data collection, collation, analysis and generation of reports using various software tools Required Education: * The ...

Green by Nature Inc

Technician

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$36.40K - $46.80K/yr

This includes applications of fertilizer, lime, weed, insect, disease, grub, mole & mosquito control, aeration, and aeration & seeding. Completing lawn analysis consisting of measuring the turf areas ...

The Pennsylvania State University

$15/hr

Interest in insect biodiversity and museum collections * Microsoft Excel * Prior study of insect biodiversity preferred but not required. Hourlyrate: $15/hour. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment ...

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AspectInsect JobEntomologist
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; specialized trainingBachelor's degree or higher in entomology or related field
Work EnvironmentFieldwork, laboratories, pest control settingsResearch labs, universities, government agencies
Industry UsageCommonly used in pest control, agriculture, and environmental servicesPrimarily in research, academia, and scientific institutions

Insect Job typically refers to roles involving pest control, inspection, or fieldwork related to insects, often requiring specialized training. Entomologist is a scientific professional specializing in insect study, usually with advanced degrees and research responsibilities. While both work with insects, Insect Jobs focus on practical applications, whereas entomologists are involved in scientific research and education.

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Plant Health Care Specialist

Almstead Tree and Shrub Care

Hawthorne, NY

$23 - $38/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Almstead Tree and Shrub Care is a second-generation, family-owned arboriculture firm that has been offering environmentally conscious services the NY, NJ, and CT tri-state area since 1964. We are a TCIA accredited company that values our employee's professional aspirations, career development, safety and quality of life.

We are looking for passionate professionals who want to enhance their career in tree care! We offer generous compensation, year-round work, paid time off, health and retirement benefits, inclusive company culture and so much more! If you are ready to enjoy going to work every day, come grow with us!

Basic Function

Almstead PHC (Plant Health Care) Technicians work with the latest technology and information in treating our customers' plant health problems. As a PHC Technician, you will possess a strong horticultural background, as well as extensive field skills that will be necessary to help you identify different plants and shrubs, and indicators of possible plant health problems. You will evaluate, monitor and treat for insect and disease conditions as well as soil conditions. You will work closely with Arborists, providing critical feedback and recommending the appropriate treatments to plant health care problems. We work hard at making sure our PHC Technicians are the best in the business, from getting the right people, to continually providing them with the resources, tools, and education they need to remain leaders in the industry.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose insect, disease, and cultural/environmental conditions.
  • Evaluate and recommended treatment options.
  • Ensure proper filling/mixing procedures and material dilution are followed.
  • Understand and operate state-of-the-art equipment.
  • Learn/understand insect & disease life cycles, plant biology, and soil biology.
  • Perform accurate and timely record-keeping.
  • Maintain a safe and controlled work environment.
  • Adhere to company safety, state and local regulations.
  • Operate, calibrate and maintain equipment.
  • Maintain open communication with consulting Arborists and clients to provide feedback on plant health care issues.


Requirements

  • Two/four year degree in arboriculture, horticulture (or related field), or minimum three years' industry/field experience.
  • Enthusiastic about what you do and the ability to work extra hours when needed.
  • Knowledge of common trees & shrubs.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Valid driver's license.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation, $23 to $38 per hour based on experience, medical and dental plans with employer contribution, 401K retirement savings plan, paid time off, and more!

Almstead Tree & Shrub Care Company, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

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