Plant Health Care Technician

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in arboricultural services seeks a Plant Health Care Technician in Calgary. Responsibilities include applying treatments, educating clients, and maintaining high plant health standards. Ideal candidates possess an Alberta Pesticide Applicator License and strong identification skills. Training and ongoing career advancement are provided.

Benefits

Ongoing training and career advancement

Excellent benefits package

Employee-owned company benefits

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Experience in Hardscape and Softscape.
• Strong knowledge of pesticide applications, spray feeding, and basic lawn maintenance.
• High attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete application of fertilization and pest management on trees and shrubs.
• Provide customer service and educate clients on pest control.
• Continuously monitor plant health and communicate progress.

Skills

Tree and shrub identification

Pesticide application

Customer service

Attention to detail

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

Alberta Pesticide Applicator License

Valid provincial driver’s license

Tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

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Company: Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited

Locations: Calgary, Alberta

Additional Locations: Travel may be required throughout the year.

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 212102

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.

If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

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