Outdoor Plant Health Care Technician: Grow & Protect Trees

Davey Tree Expert Co.; Lake Bluff (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health plan

401(k) with match

Employee stock ownership

Scholarship program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Lawn & Tree Care Technician in Lake Bluff, IL to fertilize and protect trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools. You’ll work outdoors and directly support clients on-site.

You’ll identify pests and turf issues, communicate findings to customers, and monitor plant health while maintaining equipment. A valid driver's license and safety training are required.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Forestry or horticulture background preferred.
• Turf, weed, tree and shrub ID knowledge preferred.
• Completion of Davey Tree Plant Health Care Tech training upon hire.
• Completion of Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving courses upon hire.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Relevant pesticide licenses/certificates as per state law preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fertilize trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection methods.
• Identify insects, weeds, fungus and pest-prone areas; diagnose issues.
• Educate clients about diagnoses and prescribed treatments.
• Monitor plant health and adjust fertilization methods; report progress to clients.
• Drive and operate trucks and sprayers; maintain equipment.

Skills

Love of the outdoors

Forestry background

Horticulture background

Turf, weed, tree & shrub ID

Plant Health Care Training

First Aid CPR training

Defensive driving

Valid driver’s license

Pesticide licenses (if required)

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Lawn & Tree Care Technician in Lake Bluff, IL to fertilize and protect trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools. You’ll work outdoors and directly support clients on-site.

You’ll identify pests and turf issues, communicate findings to customers, and monitor plant health while maintaining equipment. A valid driver's license and safety training are required.