Plant Health Care Technician

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in horticultural services is seeking a Plant Healthcare Technician to provide fertilization and treatment of trees and shrubs. The role involves diagnosing plant health issues and educating clients while ensuring exceptional service. This full-time position offers ongoing training, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits Package

RRSP/TFSA Program

Employee Referral Program

Stock Purchase Available

Qualifications

• Experience in Hardscape and Softscape.
• Must be able to operate maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities

• Complete application of fertilization and pest management.
• Educate clients regarding diagnosis and pest control.
• Monitor plant health quality and communicate progress.

Skills

Customer Service

Tree Identification

Attention to Detail

Education

Alberta Pesticide Applicator License

Tools

Lawnmowers

Leaf Blowers

Hedge Trimmers

Job description

Company: Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited

Locations:

Additional Locations: Travel may be required throughout the year.

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 211486

Position Overview

As a Plant Healthcare Technician your major focus will be on fertilization, treatment and injection of trees and shrubs. Customers and clients will look to you to provide diagnosis and treatment to several of their vegetation needs. You will not only be looked upon to treat but also to educate our clients on what you are doing while you are in the field.

Job Duties

• Complete application of fertilization and integrated pest management application on trees and shrubs using foliar and injection applications.
• Provide exceptional customer service and educate clients regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control and fertilization service with customers.
• Properly identify trees and shrubs with a strong knowledge of pathology and physiology.
• Properly identify and diagnose insects, fungus conditions, and pest prone areas.
• Continuously monitor plant health quality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
• Drive, use, maintain and properly operate equipment (truck and sprayer).
• Apply specified treatments to plant material on both residential and commercial properties.
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience in Hardscape and Softscape.
• Alberta Pesticide Applicator License is required.
• Valid provincial driver’s license.
• Strong knowledge of pesticide applications, spray feeding and basic lawn maintenance.
• Strong tree and shrub identification skills.
• Must be able to operate maintenance equipment including lawnmowers, leaf blowers and hedge trimmers.
• Tree and shrub ID, Pathology, and knowledge of tree physiology.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• High attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
  
  

Additional Information

• Full time. Year-round employment.
• Davey provides ongoing training and career advancement opportunities.
• Excellent Benefits package and RRSP/TFSA Program.
• Employee-owned company with stock purchase available after 6 months of service.
• Employee Referral Program and other company perks!
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
  
  

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company of Canada, Limited, is committed to scientifically based horticultural and environmental services with outstanding client service. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

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