Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Durham (NC); Vor Ort; USD 35.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Industry credential pay increases

Company provided uniforms and equipment

Boot reimbursement up to $150

Access to training and continuing education programs

Zusammenfassung

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union seeks a Plant Health Care Specialist to work outdoors, ensuring the health of trees and shrubs. This full-time role involves applying care treatments, communicating with clients, and maintaining and operating equipment safely.

Ideal candidates should have a passion for nature, the ability to obtain a pesticide license, and preferably hold a degree in a related field. Prior experience in tree care or horticulture is a plus. Join us to grow your career!

Qualifikationen

• Interest in outdoor work year-round in varied weather conditions.
• Prior experience in tree care, landscaping, or horticulture is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Perform tree and shrub care treatments using prescribed methods.
• Communicate with clients regarding work performed.
• Mix and apply pesticides and fertilizers per regulations.
• Maintain and operate equipment safely.
• Complete accurate record-keeping.
• Drive company vehicle to multiple properties.
• Work under supervision during off-season.

Kenntnisse

Passion for nature and the outdoors

Ability to obtain Commercial Pesticide Applicator License

Valid driver's license

Ability to identify common trees and shrubs

Ausbildung

Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

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.

Benefits

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.

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
• 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.

Location

Durham, NC

Category

Plant Health Care

Type

Regular Full-Time