Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

PPE provided

Uniforms and equipment provided

Professional development support

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking a Plant Health Care Specialist to monitor, evaluate, and care for trees and shrubs on residential and commercial properties in Springfield, VA. This role includes hands-on treatment applications, client communication, and adherence to safety and environmental guidelines.

The position emphasizes field work, equipment operation, and teamwork within a crew led by an Arborist Representative, with training provided to ensure success in a professional, safety-focused

Qualifications

• Interest in outdoor work year-round in all weather conditions.
• Ability to obtain Commercial Pesticide Applicator License – Bartlett will pay for exam.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Learn to identify trees and shrubs common to the region.
• Prior tree care or horticulture experience preferred but not required.
• Degree in Arboriculture/Forestry/Horticulture or related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Performing tree and shrub care treatments using spray, 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 according to diagnosis, safety procedures, and state laws.
• Maintaining and operating equipment and vehicles.
• Completing accurate record-keeping and reporting daily.
• Safely driving a company vehicle to multiple properties daily.
• Working as a team member under the Arborist Crew Leader's supervision.

Skills

Outdoor work

Safety conscious

Customer communication

Record keeping

Education

Arboriculture/Forestry related degree

Commercial Pesticide License (preferred)

Tools

Pesticide application tools

Spray equipment

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 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.

Benefits

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

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

Springfield

Location : State/Province

VA

Category

Plant Health Care

Type

Regular Full-Time