Arborist

Foy Tree Care; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Foy Tree Care is seeking a skilled Tree Care Technician to work across multiple locations. You will apply fertilizers, pesticides, and other lawn care products, and perform pruning and damage repairs as needed.

You must have a college diploma or equivalent experience, a chemical application certificate, and a valid driver’s licence for frequent travel. On-site work with varying locations is expected.

Qualifications

• College diploma or 1–2 years of certified training, or equivalent experience.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in tree/c lawn care or related field.
• Chemical application certificate or licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products.
• Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions.
• Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease.
• Prune trees.

Skills

Pruning

Diagnose tree health

Plant identification

Attention to detail

Education

College diploma (1–2 years)

or equivalent experience

Chemical application certificate/licence

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE

1 year to less than 2 years

ON THE ROAD

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Dangerous
• Odours
• At heights
• Noisy
• Outdoors

WORK SETTING

• Urban area
• Various locations

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products
• Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions
• Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease
• Prune trees

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Chemical application certificate or licence

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

• Plant knowledge and identification

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Valid driver's licence

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Punctuality