Landscape Technician | Canton, MI

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Delta Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join The Davey Tree Expert Company as a Landscape Trainee and cultivate your career outdoors! This role involves planting, maintaining, and diagnosing landscape conditions while working closely with clients to meet their needs. The position offers pathways for professional growth, comprehensive training, and a focus on safety and community.

Benefits

Paid Time off and paid holidays

Opportunities for advancement

401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Career Development Program

Scholarship Program for Children of Employees

Qualifications

• Ability to complete the Davey Landscape career development books upon hire.
• Ability to complete First Aid, CPR, and defensive driving course upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Plant, trim, mow, weed, and mulch landscapes.
• Diagnose turf and shrub conditions.
• Maintain communication with clients on landscape needs.

Skills

Love of the outdoors

Turf identification

Tree and shrub identification

Knowledge of turf physiology

Education

Background in Forestry, Horticulture, or Landscaping

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Pesticide licenses and certificates

Job description

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company

Locations: Canton Township, MI

Additional Locations: .

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 210400

Position Overview

Executes planned landscaping operations and maintains grounds and landscape of private, governmental or business residences by performing the following duties.

Job Duties

What You’ll Do:

• Cultivate your green career with us!
• Learn to properly plant, trim, mow, weed, mulch, and so much more.
• Learn to diagnose insect, disease, and cultural/environmental turf and shrub conditions.
• Maintain open communication with management and clients to provide feedback on landscape needs.
• Drive, use, maintain and properly operate equipment
  
  

Qualifications

Skills We’re Seeking:

• Love of the outdoors
• Preferred: Background in Forestry, Horticulture, or Landscaping
• Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology, and knowledge of turf or tree physiology
• Ability to complete the Davey Landscape career development books upon hire
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
• Valid driver’s license
• Preferred: Class A or B with Airbrake Endorsement
• 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
• 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 partnerships, 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 Landscape Trainee to our passionate team of tree care 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.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [e-mail].

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: None