Plant Health Care Technician – On-Site, Growth & Benefits

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package and RRSP/TF

Stock purchase program after 6 months

Employee referral program

Training and career advancement

Job summary

Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited is seeking a Plant Healthcare Technician in Vancouver to perform fertilization, treatment and injection of trees and shrubs.

You will diagnose plant health issues and educate clients in the field, delivering service across residential and commercial properties. You will operate and maintain equipment, work as part of a team, and provide exceptional customer service while applying IPM strategies and fertilization.

Qualifications

• Pesticide Applicator License preferred.
• Valid provincial driver’s license.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• When not working on plant health care projects, this position will also involve other tree care services, including ground and tree work.

Skills

Pesticide Applicator License

Valid provincial driver’s license

Tree and shrub ID

Pathology knowledge

Tree physiology knowledge

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Teamwork and safety

Education

Forestry / Horticulture / Landscaping background

Job description

Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited is seeking a Plant Healthcare Technician in Vancouver to perform fertilization, treatment and injection of trees and shrubs.

You will diagnose plant health issues and educate clients in the field, delivering service across residential and commercial properties. You will operate and maintain equipment, work as part of a team, and provide exceptional customer service while applying IPM strategies and fertilization.