Plant Health Care Technician

Davey Tree Expert Co; Nisku; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Plant Healthcare Technician / Pesticide Applicator to join their team. This role focuses on the fertilization and treatment of trees and shrubs, requiring a strong understanding of plant health and pest management. You will not only provide essential services but also educate clients on your methods, ensuring they are informed and satisfied. The company offers year-round employment with excellent benefits, ongoing training, and opportunities for career advancement. If you are passionate about plant care and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Ongoing training

Career advancement opportunities

Excellent benefits package

RRSP/TFSA Program

Employee stock purchase after 6 months

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of pesticide applications and lawn maintenance.
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment including lawnmowers and blowers.

Responsibilities

• Perform fertilization and pest management applications on trees and shrubs.
• Educate clients on diagnosis and treatment of vegetation needs.
• Monitor plant health and communicate progress to clients.

Skills

Pesticide Applications

Tree Identification

Customer Service

Fertilization Techniques

Attention to Detail

Education

Alberta Pesticide Applicator License

Experience in Hardscape and Softscape

Tools

Maintenance Equipment

Sprayer

Truck

Job description

Company: Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited
Locations: Nisku, Alberta
Additional Locations: N/A
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 210500

Position Overview

As a Plant Healthcare Technician / Pesticide Applicator 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.
• 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.
• 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.