Plant Health Care Technician

The Davey Tree Expert Company; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Plant Healthcare Technician to perform fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs, and lawns. This role involves diagnosing pest issues, educating clients, and applying treatments using specialized tools. Candidates should have a passion for outdoor work, relevant certifications, and a valid driver's license. Emphasis is placed on safety and professional development. Join a company that believes in investing in its employees and offers numerous advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Opportunities for advancement

401(k) retirement savings plan

Group Health Plan

Qualifications

• Must have certification.
• Ability to complete the Davey landscape career development books upon hire.
• Ability to complete the Davey First Aid CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform fertilization and pest management using spray and injection tools.
• Diagnose insects weeds fungus conditions and pest prone areas.
• Educate clients about prescribed pest control and fertilization services.
• Monitor pest control and fertilizing methods after application.

Skills

Love of the outdoors

Background in Horticulture or Landscaping

Turf Weed Tree and shrub ID knowledge

Valid drivers license

Relevant pesticide and related licenses

Job description

Company : The Davey Tree Expert Company

Locations : Kent WA

Additional Locations : NA

Work Site : On Site

Req ID : 218331

Position Overview

Performs fertilization and pest management on trees shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools by performing the following duties.

Must have certification.

Compensation Data : $24-$30 per hour

Job Duties

• Cultivate your career and fertilize your future!
• Properly identify and diagnose insects weeds fungus conditions and pest prone areas.
• Communicate with and educate the client regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control and fertilization service with customers.
• Perform the prescribed fertilization and integrated pest management on tree and shrubs using spray and injection tools.
• Continuously monitor the pest control and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
• Drive use maintain and properly operate truck and sprayer equipment.

Qualifications

What We’re Seeking

• Love of the outdoors
• Preferred : Background in Horticulture or Landscaping
• Preferred : Turf Weed Tree and shrub ID knowledge
• Ability to complete the Davey landscape career development books upon hire
• Ability to complete the Davey First Aid CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
• Valid drivers license
• Preferred : Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates if required by state law

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Paid Time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
• Group Health Plan
• Employee referral bonus program
• Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
• Charitable matching gift program
• all listed benefits available to eligible employees

Company Overview

Invest in your future. Join one of the largest Employee Owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas community partnership a commitment to safety and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Plant Healthcare Technician to our passionate team of landscape professionals. Your office is outdoors and you get a new view every day!

Divisional Overview

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.

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 theres a place for you at Davey. To learn more visit .

Accommodations : If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Employment Type : Permanent

Job Type : Full Time

Travel Expectations : Up to 25%

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 24 - 30