Landscape Technician | Rochester, MN

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading employee-owned company as a Landscape Trainee. You'll work outdoors, maintaining landscapes and developing skills in horticulture and tree care. The role offers opportunities for advancement and comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k) plan and paid time off.

Benefits

Paid Time off

401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match

Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options

Group Health Plan

Career Development Program

Qualifications

• Ability to complete Davey Landscape career development books upon hire.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds and landscape of various residences.
• Learn to properly plant, trim, mow, weed, and mulch.

Skills

Love of the outdoors

Education

Background in Forestry

Background in Horticulture

Background in Landscaping

Tools

Pesticide licenses

Job description

Primary Locations: MN, Rochester, 3930 Highway 14 E, 55904

Requisition ID: 183858

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

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. As a service provider, our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, regardless of their age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, state or local law.

Maier Tree and Lawn, a Davey company, provides a full range of tree care services and is based in Rochester, Minn. The Davey Tree Expert Company has U.S. and Canadian operations in more than 47 states and five provinces and provides a variety of tree care, grounds maintenance and consulting services for the residential, utility, commercial, and government markets. Founded in 1880, Davey has been employee-owned for 40 years and has more than 10,000 employees who provide Proven Solutions for a Growing World. For more information, visit www.davey.com

If you need any 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: Up to 25%

About the company

The Davey Tree Expert Company, also known as Davey Tree, is an American multinational employee owned corporation that provides tree, utility, lawn care, and environmental consulting services in the green industry throughout the United States and Canada.