Outdoor Plant Health Tech – Tree & Turf Care Expert

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) with company match

Employee-owned company & discounted 10

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus

Career Development Program

Scholarship Program

Charitable matching gifts

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Plant Health Care Technician to perform fertilization and pest management for trees, shrubs and lawns outdoors. You will identify pests, educate clients, and monitor plant health while operating spray equipment.

Ideal candidates have an outdoor passion, forestry or horticulture background, plant ID knowledge, required driver’s license, and PHC/First Aid training on hire. Travel up to 25% regionally.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors is essential.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping preferred.
• Knowledge of turf, trees and shrubs is preferred.
• Ability to complete Davey Tree PHC Tech training on hire.
• Ability to complete Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving on hire.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Relevant pesticide licenses/certificates may be required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Fertilize and manage pest control on trees, shrubs and lawns.
• Identify insects, weeds, fungi, and pest-prone areas.
• Educate clients about diagnoses and prescribed services.
• Monitor plant health and adjust fertilization methods as needed; report progress.
• Operate and maintain truck and sprayer and other equipment.

Skills

Outdoor enthusiasm

Forestry/Horticulture background

Plant ID knowledge

PHC tech training

Driver's license

Pesticide licenses (if required)

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Plant Health Care Technician to perform fertilization and pest management for trees, shrubs and lawns outdoors. You will identify pests, educate clients, and monitor plant health while operating spray equipment.

Ideal candidates have an outdoor passion, forestry or horticulture background, plant ID knowledge, required driver’s license, and PHC/First Aid training on hire. Travel up to 25% regionally.