Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Bartlett; Mount Desert (ME); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities

Medical, dental, vision, life, and-dis

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Licensure/license pay increases

Company uniforms, PPE, gear, and PPE

Boot reimbursement up to 150

Training and education programs

Résumé du poste

Bartlett Tree Experts in Mount Desert, ME is seeking an experienced Plant Health Care Specialist to monitor, evaluate, and address the health needs of trees and shrubs on client properties. The role offers hands-on training, a safety-first culture, and opportunities for advancement within Bartlett.

You will perform treatments using spray, injections, and soil applications, communicate with clients, and maintain equipment, all while supporting Bartlett's commitment to safety and professional

Qualifications

• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or related field, or equivalent landscaping experience.
• Ability to pass criminal background check and valid driver's license.
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator License or willingness to obtain (Bartlett will pay).

Responsabilités

• 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
• 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

Connaissances

Tree health care

Pesticide application

Client communication

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Record-keeping

License prep

Formation

Degree in Arboriculture/Forestry/Horticulture

Outils

Spray equipment

Tree injection tools

Soil injection tools

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 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
• 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

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

Mount Desert

ME

Plant Health Care

10/16/2026

Regular Full-Time