Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Bartlett Tree Experts; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Plant Health Care Specialist in Johnson City, TN, where you will monitor and provide care for trees and shrubs. Enjoy a safety-first culture, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth. This role involves hands-on training and a commitment to environmental stewardship, making it ideal for those passionate about nature and outdoor work.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Company provided uniforms and equipment

Boot reimbursement up to $150

Access to training and education programs

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License.
• Prior tree care, landscaping, or horticulture experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing tree and shrub care treatments using various tools.
• Communicating with clients regarding work performed.
• Completing accurate record-keeping and reporting daily.

Skills

Communication

Passion for nature

Education

Degree in Arboriculture

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Horticulture

Job description

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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.

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.

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
• 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.

Johnson City

TN

Plant Health Care

5/13/2025

Regular Full-Time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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