Landscape Technician | Youngstown, Ohio

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company 1:

Employee-owned company

Stock purchase options

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Scholarship programs

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Landscape Trainee to join our team in Youngstown, OH. Your office is outdoors, and you will learn to plant, prune, mow, weed and mulch while diagnosing turf and shrub conditions and communicating with clients.

We offer equipment and safety gear, a strong benefits package, and opportunities for career development as part of one of the nation’s largest employee-owned companies.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, or Landscaping preferred.
• Turf, weed, tree and shrub ID and related knowledge preferred.
• Complete Davey Landscape career development books upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate your green career with us.
• Learn to plant, trim, mow, weed, mulch and more.
• Diagnose insect, disease and turf/shrub conditions.
• Maintain communication with management and clients about landscape needs.
• Drive, use, maintain and operate equipment.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Forestry background

Horticulture background

Lawn care knowledge

Driver's license

Class A/B license

Pesticide licenses

CPR/First Aid training

Defensive driving

Job description

Position Overview

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

Company

The Davey Tree Expert Company

Locations

Youngstown, OH

Additional Locations

n/a

Work Site

On Site

Req ID

225488

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

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

Up to 25%