Groundsman & Plant Health Care Technician

Joshua Tree Experts; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Year-round employment

Paid training and education

Career advancement opportunities

Safety culture

Job summary

Joshua Tree Experts, the premier outdoor home service company, is seeking a Groundsman & PHC Tech to support a 2-4 person tree crew in removal, pruning, stump grinding, and PHC work. You will assist with equipment prep, safety drop zones, and customer service.

This full-time, year-round role offers training to obtain industry certifications, a safety-first culture, and opportunities for career advancement within a growing company in Plano, TX.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and ability to work 40+ hours weekly.
• Ability to lift 25 lb and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Excellent communication skills with customers and team.
• PHC experience including spraying or soil injections preferred.
• TX Pesticide Applicator's License or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist crew with equipment and vehicle preparation daily.
• Ensure drop zones are safe for coworkers and the public.
• Perform pruning and reducing.
• Safely use tree care equipment (gas saws, pole saws, chippers).
• Load and unload trucks and chippers with logs, brush, debris.
• Follow directions from crew leaders and climbers; maintain/service equipment.
• Assist with Plant Health Care (PHC) services (spraying, soil injections, fertilization).
• Provide friendly customer service.
• Follow safety procedures and set up safety/traffic control at job sites.
• Report to work on time and maintain professional image.

Skills

PHC experience

Effective communication

Valid drivers license

Ability to lift 25 pounds

Willingness to work in adverse weather

Education

TX Pesticide Applicator's License (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

Are you currently working in the tree care industry and looking to make a change?

Would you enjoy working for a growing company?

Ready to be more than just a person on the ground?

Joshua Tree Experts, the premier outdoor home service company, is searching for an experienced Groundsman & Plant Health Care Technician!

This role is a dynamic opportunity to work alongside a 2 to 4-person tree crew assisting in tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, and wood chipper operations. You will also have the opportunity to assist with our Plant Health Care (PHC) work, gaining valuable experience in a rapidly growing part of our business.

The Groundsman is responsible for ensuring drop zones are safe for coworkers and the public while climbers are aloft in trees or aerial lifts.

What a Groundsman & PHC Tech does:

• Assist crew with equipment and vehicle preparation daily.
• Ensure that drop zones are safe for coworkers and the public.
• Perform pruning and reducing.
• Safely use tree care operations equipment, including but not limited to gas-powered saws, pole saws/clips, and chippers.
• Load and unload trucks and chippers with logs, brush, and debris.
• Follow directions from crew leaders and climbers and maintain/service equipment, as needed.
• Assist with Plant Health Care (PHC) services, which may include tree and shrub spray applications, soil injections, and soil fertilization.
• Provide friendly and excellent customer service.
• Follow safety culture and safety procedures, including setting up safety and traffic control measures for job sites.
• Report to work on time each day and maintain a professional image.

What you need to be a Groundsman & PHC Tech:

• Valid driver's license.
• At least 21 years of age with the ability to work 40 hours or more each week.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds and willingness to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively.
• Prior experience with Plant Health Care, including spraying or soil injection, is a plus!
• TX Pesticide Applicator's License, or willingness to obtain

What Joshua Tree Experts can provide for YOU:

• A culture focused on SAFETY.
• Career advancement opportunities!
• Company that values a great WORK/LIFE balance.
• Full-time, YEAR-ROUND employment.
• Paid Training and Education to obtain Industry certifications and licensing.

Join a BETTER team of tree care professionals at Joshua Tree Experts! We look forward to meeting you.