Lawncare & Tree Health Technician - Growth & Training

Davey Tree Expert Co; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health plans

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

401k with up to a 4% company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan: 15% off

Holidays and paid time off

Payroll savings plan

Charitable matching gift program

Employee referral bonus program

Employee Educational Scholarship

Davey Family Scholarship

20% discount on Davey services

Cell phone discounts

Vehicle purchase discount program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking individuals to perform fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs, and lawns, using spray and injection tools at client sites. This on-site, permanent role requires outdoor work, reliability, and adherence to safety training.

Responsibilities include diagnosing pests, educating customers about treatments, maintaining equipment, and driving to job sites. Qualifications emphasize horticulture knowledge and relevant licenses where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age to work in the field.
• Preferred: background in Horticulture, or Landscaping
• Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID knowledge
• Ability to complete the Davey first aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
• Preferred: Valid driver’s license
• Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses

Responsibilities

• 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, aerification, seeding, and fertilization service with customers.
• Continuously monitor lawn quality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
• Drive, use, maintain and properly operate truck and sprayer equipment.

Skills

Love of the outdoors

Valid driver’s license

Pesticide license

Horticulture knowledge

Tree and shrub ID knowledge

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking individuals to perform fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs, and lawns, using spray and injection tools at client sites. This on-site, permanent role requires outdoor work, reliability, and adherence to safety training.

Responsibilities include diagnosing pests, educating customers about treatments, maintaining equipment, and driving to job sites. Qualifications emphasize horticulture knowledge and relevant licenses where applicable.