Plant Health Care Technician | Chippers, Inc.

Davey Tree Expert Co; Enfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Plant Health Care Technician, where your love for the outdoors meets professional growth! This role involves performing essential pest management and fertilization tasks on trees and shrubs, utilizing specialized equipment to ensure plant health. With a focus on client education and continuous monitoring, you'll play a vital part in maintaining the beauty of nature. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for advancement and a culture that values safety and community partnerships. Embrace the chance to work outside and make a difference every day!

Benefits

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee-owned company

Group Health Plan

Career Development Program

Scholarship Program for Children of Employees

Charitable matching gift program

Qualifications

• Ability to identify and diagnose pest issues in plants.
• Valid driver's license required for job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform fertilization and pest management on trees and shrubs.
• Educate clients about pest control and fertilization services.

Skills

Plant Health Care

Pest Management

Communication Skills

Insect and Weed Identification

Forestry Knowledge

Horticulture Knowledge

Valid Driver's License

Education

Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping

Tools

Sprayer Equipment

Truck

Job description

Plant Health Care Technician | Chippers, Inc.

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: Enfield, NH
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 209390

Compensation Data

Salary: $20 - $29 hourly (Depending on experience, certifications and licensing)

Position Overview

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

Job Duties

What You’ll Do:

• 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.
• 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).

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Love of the outdoors
• Required: Valid driver's license
• Preferred: Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping
• Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology and knowledge of turf or tree physiology
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree Qualified Plant Health Care Tech training program upon hire
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
• Valid driver’s 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
• 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 partnerships, 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 Health Care Technician to our passionate team of tree care 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.

Chippers, Inc., a Davey Company, was founded in 1986 and provides tree, land, and forest care services across Woodstock, Vermont; Meredith, New Hampshire; and Enfield, New Hampshire. Our services also include garden maintenance, installations and Interiorscapes, and a maple sugaring operation. Chippers is all about your life outside.

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.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [e-mail].

Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: None