Experienced Lawncare Technician | Mokena, IL

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Mokena (IL); In loco; USD 28.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

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Paid Time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Health Plan

Employee-owned company

Stock purchase options

Career Development Program

Scholarship Program for Children of Em

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The Davey Tree Expert Company in Mokena, IL is hiring a Plant Healthcare Technician. The role focuses on fertilization and integrated pest management for trees, shrubs and lawns, performed outdoors and on-site with spray and injection tools.

You will diagnose pests, educate clients about treatments, operate the truck and sprayer equipment, and monitor outcomes while adhering to safety standards. A valid driver’s license is required and pesticide licenses are preferred where required by state law.

Competenze

• Love of the outdoors.
• Background in horticulture or landscaping preferred.
• Knowledge of turf, weeds, trees and shrubs is a plus.
• Must complete Davey development books and safety trainings on hire.
• License or certificates for pesticides preferred by state law.

Mansioni

• Fertilize and manage pests on trees, shrubs and lawns using prescribed methods.
• Identify insects, weeds and fungal conditions and diagnose issues.
• Educate clients on diagnoses and recommended treatments.
• Operate and maintain truck and spray/injection equipment.
• Monitor methods and report progress to customers and supervisors.

Conoscenze

Love of outdoors

Horticulture background

Turf/weed/tree/shrub ID knowledge

Davey career development books (hire)

First Aid / CPR training (hire)

Valid driver’s license

Pesticide licenses (state)

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Position Overview

Performs fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools by performing the following duties.

Company:

The Davey Tree Expert Company

Locations:

Mokena, IL

Additional Locations:

NA

Work Site:

On Site

Req ID:

229525

Position Overview

Performs fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools by performing the following duties.

Job Duties

What You’ll Do:

• Cultivate your career and fertilize your future!
• Properly identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest prone areas.
• Communicate with and educate the client regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control, and fertilization service with customers.
• Perform the prescribed fertilization and integrated pest management on tree and shrubs using spray and injection tools.
• Continuously monitor the pest control and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
• Drive, use, maintain and properly operate truck and sprayer equipment.

Qualifications

What We’re Seeking:

• Love of the outdoors
• Preferred: Background in Horticulture or Landscaping
• Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID knowledge
• Ability to complete the Davey landscape career development books upon hire
• Ability to complete the Davey First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
• Valid driver’s license
• Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• Paid Time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
• Group Health Plan
• Employee referral bonus program
• Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
• Charitable matching gift program
• Starting pay rate: $20-$23 per hour
• all listed benefits available to eligible employees

Company Overview

Invest in your future. Join one of the largest Employee Owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Plant Healthcare Technician to our passionate team of landscape professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations:

If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Employment Type:

Permanent

Job Type:

Full Time

Travel Expectations:

Up to 25%