Plant Health Care Technician

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Plant Healthcare Technician, where you’ll focus on the fertilization and treatment of trees and shrubs. This role involves diagnosing vegetation needs and educating clients about your actions in the field. You will enjoy full-time, year-round employment with ongoing training and career advancement opportunities. The company values its employees, offering excellent benefits and an employee-owned structure with stock purchase options. If you are passionate about horticulture and providing outstanding service, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career.

Benefits

Ongoing training and career advancement

Excellent benefits

RRSP/TFSA programs

Employee stock purchase options

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tree and shrub identification, pathology, and physiology.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs and work safely in a team.

Responsibilities

• Complete application of fertilization and pest management on trees.
• Provide exceptional customer service and educate clients on treatments.

Skills

Tree and Shrub Identification

Pathology Knowledge

Customer Service

Teamwork

Education

Background in Forestry

Background in Horticulture

Background in Landscaping

Tools

Sprayer Equipment

Truck

Job description

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Company: Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited
Locations: Severn, Ontario
Additional Locations: NA
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 210902

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 for various vegetation needs. You will not only treat but also educate clients about your actions while in the field.

Job Duties

• Complete application of fertilization and integrated pest management on trees and shrubs using foliar and injection methods.
• Provide exceptional customer service and educate clients about diagnosis and prescribed pest control and fertilization services.
• Properly identify trees and shrubs with knowledge of pathology and physiology.
• Identify and diagnose insects, fungal conditions, and pest-prone areas.
• Monitor plant health and fertilization methods post-application and communicate progress to clients and supervisors.
• Drive, operate, and maintain equipment (truck and sprayer) properly.
• Apply treatments to plant material on residential and commercial properties.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tree and shrub identification, pathology, and physiology.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, or Landscaping preferred.
• Strong identification skills for trees and shrubs.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to work safely in a team and a willingness to learn and grow.

Additional Information

• Full-time, year-round employment.
• Ongoing training and career advancement opportunities provided by Davey.
• Excellent benefits and RRSP/TFSA programs.
• Employee-owned company with stock purchase options after 6 months.
• Employee referral program and other perks.
• Must be 18 years or older.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, Indigenous status, or other protected classes.

We are committed to scientifically-based horticultural and environmental services with outstanding client service. We provide research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance, and environmental consulting across the U.S. and Canada. We value our clients, employees, and the environment. We invest in our employees through industry-leading training, technology, and benefits, ensuring a rewarding and safe work environment. Join us to grow your career at Davey. Learn more at Davey.com.