Lawn & Tree Health Technician — Pest & Fertilizer Expert

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Andover (MN); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health plans

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Mickman Brothers, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Pest Management Technician to perform fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns at our Ham Lake location. You will diagnose insects, weeds, and fungi, educate clients about the prescribed treatment, and monitor plant health after applications.

You will also operate and maintain spray equipment and trucks to deliver high-quality service. We value outdoor enthusiasts with backgrounds in forestry or horticulture, valid licenses, and

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping.
• Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology and knowledge of turf or tree physiology.
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree Qualified Plant Health Care Tech training program upon hire.
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.
• Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Properly identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions and pest prone areas.
• 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).

Skills

Love of the outdoors

Background in Forestry

Background in Horticulture

Background in Landscaping

Valid driver’s license

Pesticide licenses (state law)

Education

Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping background

Job description

Mickman Brothers, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Pest Management Technician to perform fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns at our Ham Lake location. You will diagnose insects, weeds, and fungi, educate clients about the prescribed treatment, and monitor plant health after applications.

You will also operate and maintain spray equipment and trucks to deliver high-quality service. We value outdoor enthusiasts with backgrounds in forestry or horticulture, valid licenses, and