Plant Health Care Technician

Davey Tree Expert Co; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental care seeks a Plant Healthcare Technician in Mississauga. You will focus on the fertilization and treatment of trees and shrubs while educating clients on the services provided. This full-time position offers year-round employment, ongoing training, and an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Ongoing training

Career advancement opportunities

Excellent benefits package

Employee-owned stock purchase option

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Strong identification skills for trees and shrubs.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Complete application of fertilization and pest management on trees and shrubs.
• Educate clients on diagnosis and prescribed services.
• Continuously monitor plant health quality post-application.

Skills

Tree identification

Shrub identification

Pest control knowledge

Customer service

Education

Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping

Job description

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Company:Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited
Locations:Mississauga, Ontario
Additional Locations:NA
Work Site:On Site
Req ID:212072

Position Overview

As aPlant Healthcare Technicianyour 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

• Tree and shrub ID, Pathology, and knowledge of tree physiology.
• Preferred background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping.
• Strong tree and shrub identification skills.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.

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. TheDavey 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.