Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Bartlett Tree Experts; Easton (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Uniforms provided

PPE gear provided

Boot reimbursement

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist to monitor, evaluate, and address the plant health needs of trees and shrubs on residential and commercial properties in the South Egremont, MA area. This full-time role includes hands-on training and opportunities for advancement.

You will perform treatments, communicate with clients, and help maintain equipment while driving to multiple properties throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Passion for nature and outdoor work.
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License; Bartlett will cover costs.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• 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 related field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree and shrub care treatments using spray, injections, and soil injections.
• Communicate with clients regarding work performed during site visits.
• Mix and apply pesticides and fertilizers per diagnosis, safety procedures, and laws.
• Maintain and operate equipment and vehicles (hand tools, spray equipment, etc.).
• Complete accurate daily records and reporting.
• Safely drive a company vehicle to multiple properties daily.
• Work as part of a tree care crew under supervision during the off-season.

Skills

Passion for nature

Outdoor year-round

Pesticide license readiness

Valid driver's license

Identify local trees/shrubs

Prior tree care/landscaping experience

Arboriculture degree (preferred)

Education

Degree in Arboriculture/Forestry/Horticulture (preferred)

Job description

Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Location: US-MA-South Egremont

Type: Regular Full-Time

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 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

• $21.00 – $24.00 per hour
• 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.