Outdoor Plant Health Tech - Tree & Lawn Care Pro

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Employee-owned company

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Scholarship Program for Children of Em

Charitable matching gift program

Career Development Program

Locations throughout US

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Plant Health Care Technician to perform fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs, and lawns. Your office is outdoors, and you’ll work on-site with clients, applying treatments and training in safety protocols.

You will identify pests, educate clients about treatments, and monitor plant health while operating company equipment. This role emphasizes growth, safety training, and a strong customer-service mindset.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors is essential
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping preferred
• Must have valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• 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 and fertilizing methods and report progress to customers and supervisors.
• Drive and operate equipment (truck and sprayer).

Skills

Love of outdoors

Forestry/Horticulture/Landscaping

Tree, shrub, turf ID

Plant Health Care training on hire

First Aid/CPR/Defensive driving

Valid driver’s license

Pesticide licenses/certificates (if r

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Plant Health Care Technician to perform fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs, and lawns. Your office is outdoors, and you’ll work on-site with clients, applying treatments and training in safety protocols.

You will identify pests, educate clients about treatments, and monitor plant health while operating company equipment. This role emphasizes growth, safety training, and a strong customer-service mindset.