- Location
- Kennett Square
As one of the great gardens of the world, located just 30 miles outside of Philadelphia, Longwood Gardens is rooted in a steadfast mission of excellence in horticulture, education, and the arts. Across our many departments, each and every staff member creates the magic that makes our Gardens distinctive. Our team of dynamic professionals is what sets us apart, and our spirit of legacy, innovation, and opportunity is what guides us. While beauty is our heart, our people are our soul.
Longwood Gardens is seeking a full-time Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Technician, to join our Horticulture department. The IPM Technician will be responsible for all aspects of integrated pest management including completing pesticide applications, creating and implementing plant healthcare plans in the garden, and recommending physical and cultural control methods. This job requires a thorough understanding of horticultural practices, plant-pest interactions, and control techniques. Responsibilities include:
•Conducting large tree sprays and other pesticide applications throughout the property.
•Supporting the training and supervision of staff, students, volunteers, and contractors in the IPM division
•Scouting and monitoring pest populations and evaluating cultural, biological, mechanical, and chemical control strategies to reduce pests to tolerable levels.
•Supporting plant health care initiatives to maintain our historic tree collection.
•Operating and maintaining all IPM sprayers and other equipment.
•Supporting the management of Longwood Gardens’ pesticide safety program.
•Supporting snow removal operations.
The ideal candidate will possess:
•Minimum of an associate’s degree in entomology, plant pathology, or horticulture equivalent with two years of experience working in horticulture and Arboriculture with an emphasis in pest management, scouting, diagnosis, and treatment of a variety of ornamental plants and pests.
•A PA Pesticide applicator’s license – categories 06 (landscape and ornamental), 09 (aquatics), 10 (right of way/weeds), 23 (parks/schools)
•Aerial lift, tractor, and forklift experience is a plus
•Demonstrated time management, organizational, and observation skills with strong attention to detail.
•Experience maintaining small engines and operating spray equipment.
•Experience with application equipment including small tractors, air spades, and bucket trucks.
•Fluent with Microsoft Office and strong communication skills with the ability to present to diverse audiences.
•The Ideal candidate would have or be willing to obtain a CDL - Class B
Please apply for this unique opportunity online at https://longwoodgardens.org/employment/full-time-job-opportunities . For full consideration please include a letter addressing pertinent qualifications and interests; resume; and contact information for three professional employment references. We offer competitive starting salaries, an outstanding benefits package, and our commitment to your professional development. Longwood Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diversity, equality, and inclusion strengthen our institution.
Longwood Gardens is seeking a full-time Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Technician, to join our Horticulture department. The IPM Technician will be responsible for all aspects of integrated pest management including completing pesticide applications, creating and implementing plant healthcare plans in the garden, and recommending physical and cultural control methods. This job requires a thorough understanding of horticultural practices, plant-pest interactions, and control techniques. Responsibilities include:
•Conducting large tree sprays and other pesticide applications throughout the property.
•Supporting the training and supervision of staff, students, volunteers, and contractors in the IPM division
•Scouting and monitoring pest populations and evaluating cultural, biological, mechanical, and chemical control strategies to reduce pests to tolerable levels.
•Supporting plant health care initiatives to maintain our historic tree collection.
•Operating and maintaining all IPM sprayers and other equipment.
•Supporting the management of Longwood Gardens’ pesticide safety program.
•Supporting snow removal operations.
The ideal candidate will possess:
•Minimum of an associate’s degree in entomology, plant pathology, or horticulture equivalent with two years of experience working in horticulture and Arboriculture with an emphasis in pest management, scouting, diagnosis, and treatment of a variety of ornamental plants and pests.
•A PA Pesticide applicator’s license – categories 06 (landscape and ornamental), 09 (aquatics), 10 (right of way/weeds), 23 (parks/schools)
•Aerial lift, tractor, and forklift experience is a plus
•Demonstrated time management, organizational, and observation skills with strong attention to detail.
•Experience maintaining small engines and operating spray equipment.
•Experience with application equipment including small tractors, air spades, and bucket trucks.
•Fluent with Microsoft Office and strong communication skills with the ability to present to diverse audiences.
•The Ideal candidate would have or be willing to obtain a CDL - Class B
Please apply for this unique opportunity online at https://longwoodgardens.org/employment/full-time-job-opportunities . For full consideration please include a letter addressing pertinent qualifications and interests; resume; and contact information for three professional employment references. We offer competitive starting salaries, an outstanding benefits package, and our commitment to your professional development. Longwood Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diversity, equality, and inclusion strengthen our institution.
