Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Campbell (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to preserving nature and enhancing the environment. As a Plant Health Care Specialist, you'll work outdoors, applying your passion for trees and shrubs to provide essential care and treatment. With hands-on training from experienced arborists, you'll develop skills in pesticide application and equipment operation while enjoying a safety-first culture. This role offers advancement opportunities, a supportive team environment, and comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance and a 401k plan. If you're ready to make a difference in the world of plant health, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Company provided uniforms and PPE

Boot reimbursement up to $150

Access to training and continuing education programs

Qualifications

• Passion for nature and the outdoors, with a focus on plant health care.
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree and shrub care treatments as prescribed by the Arborist.
• Communicate with clients about work performed during site visits.

Skills

Tree and shrub care treatment

Pesticide application

Record-keeping

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Degree in Arboriculture

Degree in Environmental Science

Prior experience in landscaping or horticulture

Tools

Spray equipment

Soil injection tools

Hand tools

Job description

Overview

Build a career with the industry leader!

If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.

We are seeking experienced (one year minimum) Plant Health Care Specialists who are ambitious self-starters that have a passion for preserving and caring for trees. This position will focus on monitoring, evaluating, and providing the plant health care needs of trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties.

Benefits

• $25.00 - $37.00 per hour based on experience
• A safety-first culture and professionalworkplace
• Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Industry credential/license pay increases - we encourage and invest in your professional development
• Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
• Boot reimbursement up to $150
• Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC

To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.

Responsibilities

To ensure your success, we provide hands-on training provided by Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists. As a Plant Health Care Specialist, you will play an important role in:

• Performing tree and shrub care treatments using spray, tree injection, and soil injection tools as prescribed by the Arborist Representative
• Communicating with clients regarding work performed during site visits
• Mixing and applying pesticides and fertilizers to trees and shrubs according to diagnosis, safety procedures, label instructions, and state laws
• Properly maintaining and operating equipment and vehicles (hand tools, spray agitators, portable spray equipment, and other machinery)
• Completing accurate record-keeping and reporting daily
• Safely driving a company vehicle to multiple properties throughout the day
• Working as a member of a tree care crew, under the Arborist Crew Leader's supervision during the off-season

Qualifications

• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License – We will pay for the cost of the exam and help you prepare!
• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record
• Learn to identify trees and shrubs common to the region
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field OR prior experience working in landscaping or horticulture is preferred but not required
• Good team work ethic and dedication to working safely

The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Location : Name

San Jose

Location : State/Province

CA

Category

Plant Health Care

Latest Post Date: englishcareers

1/20/2025

Type

Regular Full-Time