Outdoor Plant Health Tech - Growth & Benefits

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Health Plan

Employee referral bonus

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Naperville, IL is seeking a Plant Health Care Technician to perform fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns on site. You will diagnose pests, educate customers, monitor plant health, and operate pest control equipment daily.

The role requires love of the outdoors, a valid driver’s license, and completion of Davey Tree training programs upon hire. Paid time off, 401(k), health plan and advancement opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping preferred.
• Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology and turf or tree physiology knowledge preferred.
• Complete Davey Tree Qualified Plant Health Care Tech training upon hire.
• Complete Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Relevant pesticide and related licenses/certificates if required by state law are preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Outdoor aptitude

Forestry background

Horticulture background

Lawn and turf knowledge

Driver's license

Tools

First Aid CPR training

Defensive driving training

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Naperville, IL is seeking a Plant Health Care Technician to perform fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns on site. You will diagnose pests, educate customers, monitor plant health, and operate pest control equipment daily.

The role requires love of the outdoors, a valid driver’s license, and completion of Davey Tree training programs upon hire. Paid time off, 401(k), health plan and advancement opportunities are offered.