Landscape Technician | Canton, MI

Davey Tree Expert Co; Michigan; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading employee-owned company focused on horticultural and environmental services. As a Landscape Trainee, you will cultivate your green career while working outdoors, learning essential skills in planting, trimming, and diagnosing plant conditions. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive environment that values safety, community partnerships, and exceptional client service. With industry-leading training and benefits, you will be well-equipped to make a meaningful impact in the field. Embrace the outdoors and develop your career with us!

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee-owned company

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Career Development Program

Scholarship Program for Children of Employees

Charitable matching gift program

Qualifications

• Ability to operate landscaping equipment safely and effectively.
• Preferred background in forestry, horticulture, or landscaping.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned landscaping operations and maintain grounds.
• Learn to plant, trim, mow, weed, and mulch effectively.

Skills

Love of the outdoors

Planting and trimming

Diagnosing insect and disease conditions

Communication skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

Background in Forestry

Background in Horticulture

Background in Landscaping

Tools

Landscaping equipment

Job description

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: Canton Township, MI
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

• 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.

Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: None