Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Bartlett Tree Experts; San Francisco (CA); Presencial; USD 34.440 - 48.216; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Uniforms and gear provided

Boot reimbursement up to $150

Descripción de la vacante

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist in San Francisco, CA. This role involves providing specialized care for trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties, with responsibilities including applying treatments, client communication, and equipment maintenance. Candidates should possess a passion for nature and have a valid driver's license. Prior experience in horticulture is preferred. Competitive pay between $25.00 - $35.00 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and retirement plans.

Formación

• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Prior experience in tree care or related fields is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Perform tree and shrub care treatments as prescribed.
• Communicate with clients regarding work performed.
• Apply pesticides and fertilizers safely.

Conocimientos

Passion for nature and outdoor work

Ability to identify trees and shrubs

Commercial Pesticide Applicator License

Educación

Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, or related field

Descripción del empleo

Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Location: US-CA-San Francisco

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 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:

• $25.00 - $35.00 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

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.