Outdoor Plant Health Care Technician (Tree & Turf)

The Davey Tree Expert Company; New Baltimore (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) with company match

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus

Scholarship Program for Children of Em

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a motivated Plant Health Care Technician to join our field team in a true outdoor setting. Your office will be the landscape you service, and you will diagnose pests and diseases, apply fertilization and pest control treatments, and educate clients on outcomes.

You will drive and operate spray equipment, maintain vehicle and tools, and participate in ongoing safety and skill-building training.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping preferred
• Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology and knowledge of turf or tree physiology preferred
• Ability to complete Davey Tree Qualified Plant Health Care Tech training program on hire
• Ability to complete Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course on hire
• Valid driver's license
• Preferred: relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates as required by state law

Responsibilities

• Cultivate your career and fertilize your future!
• Identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions and pest-prone areas.
• Communicate with and educate clients regarding diagnosis and prescribed pest control and fertilization services.
• Monitor plant health quality and fertilizing methods after application; report progress to customers and supervisors.
• Operate and maintain equipment (truck and sprayer).

Skills

Love of outdoors

Valid driver's license

Willingness to complete training

Defense driving course

Education

Davey Tree Qualified Plant Health Care Tech training program

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a motivated Plant Health Care Technician to join our field team in a true outdoor setting. Your office will be the landscape you service, and you will diagnose pests and diseases, apply fertilization and pest control treatments, and educate clients on outcomes.

You will drive and operate spray equipment, maintain vehicle and tools, and participate in ongoing safety and skill-building training.