Outdoor Plant Health Care Trainee - Growth & Training

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Barnstable (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay $25–$28

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities

Insurance (medical, dental, vision, l

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

License pay increases

Uniforms, PPE, gear and equipment

Boot reimbursement

Housing opportunities

Training programs

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Osterville, MA is seeking an entry-level Plant Health Care Specialist Trainee to learn and assist in tree and shrub care.

You will receive hands-on training from a dedicated team of arborists, with opportunities to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License and advance within the company. This role emphasizes safety, outdoor work, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
• Interest in working outdoors year-round, performing manual labor in all weather conditions.
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License – we will pay for the cost of the exam and help you prepare!
• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record.
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field OR prior experience working in the tree care industry if preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Learning to perform all functions of integrated pest management programs, including:
• Performing tree and shrub care treatments using spray, tree injection, and soil injection tools as prescribed by the Arborist Representative
• Communicating with clients regarding work performed during site visits
• Mixing and applying pesticides and fertilizers to trees and shrubs according to diagnosis, safety procedures, label instructions, and state laws
• Properly maintaining and operating equipment and vehicles (hand tools, spray agitators, portable spray equipment, and other machinery)
• Completing accurate record-keeping and reporting daily
• Safely driving a company vehicle to multiple properties throughout the day
• Working as a member of a tree care crew, under the Arborist Crew Leader's supervision during the off-season

Skills

Passion for nature

Outdoor work

Safe driving

Education

Degree in Arboriculture

Job description

Bartlett Tree Experts in Osterville, MA is seeking an entry-level Plant Health Care Specialist Trainee to learn and assist in tree and shrub care.

You will receive hands-on training from a dedicated team of arborists, with opportunities to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License and advance within the company. This role emphasizes safety, outdoor work, and ongoing professional development.