Plant Health Care Specialist

SavATree; Prince George; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated specialists for their Plant Health Care Team. This role involves inspecting and treating trees and shrubs, ensuring their health and well-being. You will work outdoors in a collaborative environment, solving problems and making a positive impact in your community. With competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, this position offers a great opportunity for growth and development in a supportive culture. If you are passionate about nature and eager to learn, this could be your ideal job!

Benefits

PTO

Full benefits

401(k) matching

Training and development opportunities

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Arboriculture, Horticulture, or similar preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, diagnose, and treat pest and disease infestations.
• Provide written diagnostic reports to ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Tree/Plant Identification

Process Improvement

Education

Degree in Arboriculture

Degree in Horticulture

Degree in Environmental Sciences

Job description

Job Summary: The Plant Health Care Team are specialists dedicated to inspecting plant material, identifying problems, and ethically treating or preventing issues faced by trees and shrubs. They are our team of "detectives," viewing each plant disease or infestation as a puzzle to solve. This role offers the opportunity to work outdoors and visit beautiful properties in your community.

Compensation and Benefits: This position pays up to $32 an hour based on experience. We also offer PTO, full benefits, and a 401(k).

Job Description

Are you looking for a place where you can thrive? The Plant Health Care Team focuses on ensuring the health and well-being of trees and shrubs within a designated territory. Responsibilities include monitoring, diagnosing, and treating pest and disease infestations, selecting appropriate treatments, interacting with clients, and providing written diagnostic reports to ensure customer satisfaction.

What We Are Looking For

• A desire to grow, opportunity-driven, loves problem-solving and process improvement
• A Degree in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Plant Pathology, Environmental Sciences, Landscape Management, Turfgrass, or similar experience preferred
• Ability to work independently with responsibility and autonomy
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• A willingness to learn: tree/plant identification, safe use of spray and application equipment

Essential Requirements

• Willingness to complete required training for certifications and licenses
• Desire to work outdoors
• Valid driver’s license for operating service vehicles
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Why You Might Love Working Here

• Training and development opportunities, including continuing education
• Collaborative environment with expert team members
• Competitive salary and benefits, including health, dental, PTO, and 401(k) matching

Physical Demands

Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds to perform essential duties.

At SavATree, our mission is to preserve and enhance the beauty of outdoor spaces across the country through comprehensive tree, shrub, and lawn care. We value growth, training, and a collaborative culture that supports career advancement and expertise development. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.