Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Bartlett; York (York County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development programs

Uniforms and PPE provided

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in York, PA seeks a Plant Health Care Specialist to monitor, evaluate, and deliver tree and shrub care for commercial and residential properties, emphasizing safety and professional development.

You will perform treatments using sprays and injections, communicate with clients, maintain records, and collaborate with a crew while upholding Bartlett’s safety standards and continuing education programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in tree health care preferred but not required.
• Ability to obtain Commercial Pesticide Applicator License; company pays exam costs.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree and shrub care treatments using spray, tree injection, and soil injection tools.
• Communicate with clients regarding work performed during site visits.
• Mix and apply pesticides and fertilizers per diagnosis and safety guidelines.
• Maintain and operate equipment and vehicles; complete daily records.
• Safely drive a company vehicle across multiple properties daily.
• Work as part of a tree care crew under supervisor.

Skills

Pesticide application

Safety procedures

Client communication

Record-keeping

Education

Degree in Arboriculture/Forestry/Horticulture

Tools

Tree/ shrub care tools

Spray equipment

Tree injection and soil injection tools

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. To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett. 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

As a Plant Health Care Specialist, you will play an important role in the following:

• 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.

York

PA

Plant Health Care

9/28/2026

Regular Full-Time