Outdoor Plant Health Tech: Tree & Shrub Pest & Care

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Career development program

Health plan

401(k) with company match

Employee-owned company & stock options

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Plant Healthcare Technician for on-site outdoor work across multiple locations. You will perform fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools, while communicating with clients about diagnoses and prescribed treatments.

We offer paid time off, holidays, advancement opportunities, equipment and safety gear, a 401(k) with match, health plan, referral bonuses, and ongoing career development and scholarship

Qualifications

• Must enjoy outdoor work and physical activity.
• Background in horticulture or landscaping is preferred.
• Knowledge of turf, weeds, trees and shrubs is preferred.
• Ability to complete Davey landscape career development books on hire.
• Ability to complete Davey First Aid, CPR and defensive driving on hire.
• Valid driver’s license required; licensure may be state-specific.
• Preferred: pesticide-related licenses/certificates as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Perform fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools.
• Identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungi, and pest-prone areas.
• Educate clients about diagnosis and prescribed pest control and fertilization services.
• Carry out prescribed fertilization and integrated pest management on landscapes.
• Monitor methods after application and report progress to customers and supervisors.
• Drive and operate truck and sprayer equipment safely.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Horticulture knowledge

Lawn and landscape ID

Davey career books

First Aid / CPR

Defensive driving

Driver’s license

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Plant Healthcare Technician for on-site outdoor work across multiple locations. You will perform fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools, while communicating with clients about diagnoses and prescribed treatments.

We offer paid time off, holidays, advancement opportunities, equipment and safety gear, a 401(k) with match, health plan, referral bonuses, and ongoing career development and scholarship