Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Pisgah Forest (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Uniforms and PPE

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Pisgah Forest, NC is seeking a Plant Health Care Specialist to monitor and care for trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties. You will join a safety-focused team and receive hands-on training from experienced arborists.

Responsibilities include applying treatments, communicating with clients, maintaining equipment, and documenting daily activities. A passion for outdoors and the environment is valued, with opportunities for advancement and professional

Qualifications

• Must be able to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (Bartlett funds exam)
• Valid drivers license required.
• Identify trees and shrubs common to the region.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree and shrub care treatments using spray, injection, or soil delivery as prescribed by the Arborist Representative.
• Communicate with clients regarding work performed during site visits.
• Mix and apply pesticides and fertilizers to trees and shrubs following safety procedures and label instructions.
• Maintain and operate equipment and vehicles used on the job.
• Complete accurate daily records and reporting.
• Safely drive a company vehicle to multiple properties.
• Work as part of a tree care crew under supervision during off-season.

Skills

Outdoor work

Valid drivers license

Customer communication

Tree care knowledge

Education

Degree in Arboriculture/Forestry/Horticulture

Job description

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 professionalworkplace
• 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 : Name

Pisgah Forest

Location : State/Province

NC

Category

Plant Health Care

Type

Regular Full-Time