Outdoor Plant Health Care Technician

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Fraziers Bottom (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Employee-owned company & stock options

Group Health Plan

Education/Scholarship program for kids

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring a Plant Health Care Technician to perform fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns. Your office is outdoors, and you will diagnose pests, treat affected areas and communicate findings to clients.

You’ll work with spray equipment, drive company vehicles, and participate in safety trainings and certifications. The role offers full-time employment with employee-owned company benefits.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping preferred.
• Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology knowledge preferred.
• Able to complete Plant Health Care Tech training on hire.
• Able to complete First Aid, CPR and defensive driving training on hire.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Pesticide licenses/certificates preferred where state law requires.

Responsibilities

• Fertilize and provide pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and spreader equipment.
• Identify insects, weeds, fungi and pest-prone areas and diagnose conditions.
• Explain diagnosis and prescribed services to clients in clear terms.
• Monitor plant health and adjust fertilization methods; communicate progress to clients and supervisors.
• Operate and maintain vehicles and spray equipment as required.

Skills

Outdoor enthusiasm

Driver's license

Willingness to train

Customer communication

Awareness of safety

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring a Plant Health Care Technician to perform fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns. Your office is outdoors, and you will diagnose pests, treat affected areas and communicate findings to clients.

You’ll work with spray equipment, drive company vehicles, and participate in safety trainings and certifications. The role offers full-time employment with employee-owned company benefits.