Outdoor Plant Health Tech — Tree & Landscape Care Pro

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Gibsonia (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase options

Health plan

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Plant Health Care Technician for our Gibsonia, PA area. You will apply fertilization and pest control for trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection methods, while educating clients about diagnoses and treatments.

We value a love of the outdoors, a forestry or horticulture background, and readiness to complete Davey Tree training and safety courses. The role involves field work with equipment and travel within the region.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping preferred.
• Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology knowledge preferred.
• Willingness to complete the Davey Tree Qualified Plant Health Care Tech training on hire.
• Willingness to complete Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving training on hire.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Relevant pesticide/licenses preferred as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Fertilize and manage pests on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools.
• Diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions and pest-prone areas.
• Educate clients on diagnoses and prescribed pest control and fertilization services.
• Monitor plant health and adjust fertilization methods, reporting progress to customers and supervisors.
• Operate and maintain trucks, sprayers and related equipment.

Skills

Outdoor enthusiasm

Forestry/Horticulture background

Turf/Tree/ shrub knowledge

Pest control training readiness

Valid driver’s license

State pesticide licenses (preferred)

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Plant Health Care Technician for our Gibsonia, PA area. You will apply fertilization and pest control for trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection methods, while educating clients about diagnoses and treatments.

We value a love of the outdoors, a forestry or horticulture background, and readiness to complete Davey Tree training and safety courses. The role involves field work with equipment and travel within the region.