Outdoor Plant Health Care Technician

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Scholarship Program for Children of Em

Charitable matching gift program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Plant Health Care Technician to work primarily outdoors in New Berlin, WI. You’ll fertilize and treat trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools, diagnose pest and disease issues, and explain solutions to clients.

You’ll monitor plant health, adjust treatments as needed and operate company equipment while upholding safety standards. This is a full-time, on-site position with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 25%.
• Preferred: background in forestry, horticulture or landscaping.
• Preferred: pesticide licenses as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Perform fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools.
• Identify insects, weeds, fungi and pest-prone areas and diagnose issues.
• Educate clients about diagnoses and prescribed treatments.
• Monitor plant health and adjust fertilization methods as needed, reporting progress.
• Drive and operate equipment and maintain safety of vehicles and tools.

Skills

Outdoor work enthusiasm

Valid driver’s license

Pesticide licenses

Forestry/Horticulture background (pref

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Plant Health Care Technician to work primarily outdoors in New Berlin, WI. You’ll fertilize and treat trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools, diagnose pest and disease issues, and explain solutions to clients.

You’ll monitor plant health, adjust treatments as needed and operate company equipment while upholding safety standards. This is a full-time, on-site position with travel up to 25%.