Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Bartlett; Pisgah Forest (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment

Boot reimbursement

Professional development & training

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking a Plant Health Care Specialist to monitor and care for trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties. The role emphasizes safe outdoor work, client communication, and precise treatment applications.

We offer hands-on training and opportunities for advancement. A strong safety culture and access to Bartlett Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC are highlighted, with licensing support for a Commercial Pesticide Applicator license.

Qualifications

• Experience in tree and shrub care preferred
• Ability to work outdoors year-round
• Commitment to safety procedures and regulations
• Interest in continuing education and professional development

Responsibilities

• Perform tree and shrub care treatments using spray, injection, and soil tools as prescribed
• Communicate with clients regarding work performed during site visits
• Mix and apply pesticides and fertilizers according to diagnosis and safety procedures
• Maintain and operate equipment and vehicles safely
• Complete accurate daily records and reporting
• Safely drive to multiple properties throughout the day
• Work as part of a tree care crew under supervision

Skills

Tree health care

Pesticide application

Client communication

Safety-conscious

Education

Degree in Arboriculture/Forestry/Environmental Science

Job description

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.

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.

Pisgah Forest

NC

Plant Health Care

6/1/2026

Regular Full-Time