Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Bartlett; Durham (NC); Sur place; USD 44 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision, life, and-dis

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment

Boot reimbursement

Training and continuing education

Advancement opportunities

Résumé du poste

Bartlett Tree Experts seeks an experienced Plant Health Care Specialist to monitor and care for trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties in Durham, NC. The role focuses on treatments using spray, injections, and soil methods, with professional client communication and strict adherence to safety procedures.

Expect to work year-round outdoors, maintain equipment, and participate in a supportive team under an Arborist Crew Leader.

Qualifications

• Possesses or is able to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (costs paid by employer)
• Has experience in tree/shrub care or horticulture is preferred but not required
• Comfortable working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions

Responsabilités

• Perform tree and shrub care treatments using spray, injection, and soil methods as directed
• Communicate with clients about work performed during site visits
• Mix and apply pesticides and fertilizers per diagnosis, safety rules and label instructions
• Maintain and operate equipment and vehicles safely and efficiently
• Complete accurate daily records and reporting
• Drive a company vehicle to multiple properties
• Work as part of a tree care crew under supervision
• Identify trees and shrubs common to the region

Connaissances

Valid driver’s license

Outdoor/fieldwork aptitude

Formation

Degree in Arboriculture/Forestry/Horticulture or related field

Outils

Spray equipment

Description du poste

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 Plant Health Care Specialists who are ambitious self-starters and 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.

We offer competitive compensation, as well as

• A safety-first culture and professional workplace
• 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.

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 dailySafely 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
• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
• 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
• Learn to identify trees and shrubs common to the region
• Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field is preferred but not required

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

Durham

NC

Plant Health Care

10/16/2026

Regular Full-Time