Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Bartlett

Delta

On-site

CAD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities

Health, dental, and disability

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an experienced Plant Health Care Specialist to monitor, evaluate, and care for trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties. You will work outdoors as part of a professional arborist team, applying IPM practices and plant health treatments.

We provide hands-on training, license support for pesticide applicator certification, a safety‑first culture, and opportunities for advancement along with benefits and paid time off.

Qualifications

Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License; Bartlett pays for exam costs.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Learn to identify local trees and shrubs.

Responsibilities

Learn and perform integrated pest management on trees and shrubs.
Apply pesticides and fertilizers per diagnosis and safety rules.
Operate and maintain tools and equipment used on site.
Keep accurate daily records and reports.
Safely drive to multiple properties throughout the day.
Work as part of a tree care crew under supervision in off-season.

Skills

Arboriculture knowledge

Outdoor work year-round

Pesticide license sponsorship

Driver's license

Tree/shrub identification

Related degree in Arboriculture/Forest

Education

Degree in Arboriculture/Forestry/Horticulture/Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Summary

If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.

We are seeking experienced Plant Health Care Specialists who are ambitious self-starters, that have a passion for preserving and caring for trees. This position will focus on monitoring, evaluating, and providing the plant health care needs of trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, as well as:

A safety-first culture and professionalworkplace
Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
Life, LTD, ADD, medical and dental
RPP Plan, Healthcare spending account, and paid vacation and holidays
Industry credential/license pay increases
Company-paid uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
Boot reimbursement up to $200
Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories

To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.

Responsibilities

To ensure your success, we provide hand on training provided by Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists. As a Plant Health Care Specialist, you will play an important role in:

Learning to perform all functions of integrated pest management programs, including:
- Performing tree and shrub care treatments using spray, tree injection, and soil injection tools as prescribed by the Arborist Representative
- Communicating with clients regarding work performed during site visits
- Mixing and applying pesticides and fertilizers to trees and shrubs according to diagnosis, safety procedures, label instructions, and state laws
- Properly maintaining and operating equipment and vehicles (hand tools, spray agitators, portable spray equipment, and other machinery)
- Completing accurate record‑keeping and reporting daily
- Safely driving a company vehicle to multiple properties throughout the day
- Working as a member of a tree care crew, under the Arborist Crew Leader's supervision during the off-season

Qualifications

A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
Interest in working outdoors year‑round in all weather conditions
Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License – We will pay for the cost of the exam and help you prepare!
Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record
Learn to identify trees and shrubs common to the region
Degree or Certificate in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field OR prior experience working in landscaping or horticulture is preferred but not required

The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Delta

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