Landscape Trainee - Outdoor Groundscare Pro

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee-owned company & stock options

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Solon, OH is seeking a Landscape Trainee to join our outdoor team. You will learn to plant, trim, mow, weed, and mulch while supporting landscape maintenance for private, governmental, and business sites.

You will receive hands-on instruction in turf and shrub health, communicate with management and clients, and gain experience with equipment operation and safety practices as part of our career development program.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, or Landscaping preferred.
• Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology knowledge preferred.
• Complete Davey Landscape career development books upon hire.
• Complete Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Class A or B with Airbrake Endorsement preferred.
• Relevant pesticide licenses if required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate your green career with us.
• Learn to plant, trim, mow, weed, mulch, and more.
• Learn to diagnose turf and shrub conditions (insect/disease/cultural).
• Maintain open communication with management and clients for landscape feedback.
• Drive, operate, and maintain landscape equipment.

Skills

Love outdoors

Forestry background

Horticulture Landscaping

Turf/Tree/shrub ID

Davey Landscape books training

CPR First Aid & Defensive Driving

Driver’s license

Class A/B with Airbrake

Pesticide licenses

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Solon, OH is seeking a Landscape Trainee to join our outdoor team. You will learn to plant, trim, mow, weed, and mulch while supporting landscape maintenance for private, governmental, and business sites.

You will receive hands-on instruction in turf and shrub health, communicate with management and clients, and gain experience with equipment operation and safety practices as part of our career development program.