Lawn/Plant Spray Technician - Daytona Beach

Davey Tree Expert Co; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading employee-owned company as a Lawn/Plant Spray Technician in Daytona Beach! This role combines your love for the outdoors with essential pest management and fertilization duties. You'll diagnose plant issues, educate clients, and ensure the health of trees, shrubs, and lawns. With a strong emphasis on safety and client service, you will receive industry-leading training and support. Enjoy benefits like paid time off, a 401(k) plan, and opportunities for advancement. If you're passionate about horticulture and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee referral bonus program

Scholarship Program for Children of Employees

Charitable matching gift program

Career Development Program

All job-specific equipment provided

Group Health Plan

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required for operation of equipment.
• Ability to complete safety and first aid training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform fertilization and pest management on plants and lawns.
• Monitor plant health and communicate with clients regarding progress.

Skills

Insect identification

Weed identification

Fungus condition diagnosis

Client communication

Outdoor work enthusiasm

Education

Background in Horticulture

Background in Landscaping

Tools

Spray and injection tools

Truck

Job description

Lawn/Plant Spray Technician - Daytona Beach

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: Daytona Beach, FL
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 204920

Position Overview

Performs fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs, and lawns using spray and injection tools by performing the following duties.

Job Duties

• Properly identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest prone areas.
• Communicate with and educate the client regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control and fertilization service.
• Continuously monitor plant health quality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
• Drive, use, maintain, and properly operate equipment (truck and sprayer).

Qualifications

What We’re Seeking:

• Love of the outdoors
• Preferred: Background in Horticulture or Landscaping
• Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree, and shrub ID knowledge
• Ability to complete the Davey landscape career development books upon hire
• Ability to complete the Davey First Aid, CPR, and defensive driving course upon hire
• Valid driver’s license
• 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 partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.

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.

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 invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels.

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: Up to 25%