Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Bartlett Tree Experts; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in tree care is seeking an Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist in Virginia. This role involves caring for trees and shrubs, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. Candidates should be passionate about nature and willing to work outdoors year-round. Comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement are provided.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development incentives

Company uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment

Boot reimbursement up to $150

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License.
• Experience in tree care, landscaping, or horticulture is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing tree and shrub treatments using spray and injection tools.
• Communicating with clients about work performed.
• Accurate record-keeping and reporting.

Skills

Communication

Passion for nature

Ability to identify regional trees and shrubs

Education

Degree in Arboriculture

Degree in Forestry

Degree in Horticulture

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Agriculture

Job description

Join to apply for the Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist role at Bartlett Tree Experts.

If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! We value safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.

We are seeking experienced Plant Health Care Specialists who are ambitious self-starters passionate about trees. This role involves monitoring, evaluating, and providing plant health care for trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties.

Our offerings include:

• A safety-first culture and professional workplace
• Opportunities for advancement - we promote from within
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development incentives for industry credentials/licenses
• Company uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
• Boot reimbursement up to $150
• Training and resources from Bartlett's Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC

Learn more about life at Bartlett on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.

To ensure your success, we provide hands-on training from Bartlett's team of arborists. Your responsibilities include:

• Performing tree and shrub treatments using spray, injection, and soil injection tools as prescribed
• Communicating with clients about work performed
• Mixing and applying pesticides and fertilizers safely and according to laws and labels
• Maintaining and operating equipment and vehicles
• Accurate record-keeping and reporting
• Driving a company vehicle between properties
• Working as part of a tree care crew under supervision during the off-season
• Having a passion for nature and the outdoors
• Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (we pay for the exam and prep)
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to identify regional trees and shrubs
• Experience in tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture is preferred but not required
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture, or related field is preferred but not required

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