Outdoor Plant Health Tech: Trees & Shrubs

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health plan

Employee-owned company

Stock purchase options

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Plant Healthcare Technician to fertilize and protect trees, shrubs and lawns. This on-site role offers pay from $22 to $33 per hour, depending on experience, and uses spray and injection tools for integrated pest management.

Duties include diagnosing pests and disease, educating clients about treatments, operating trucks and sprayers, and monitoring results.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Preferred: Background in Horticulture or Landscaping.
• Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID knowledge.
• Ability to complete the Davey landscape career development books upon hire.
• Ability to complete the Davey First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate your career and fertilize your future!
• Identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest prone areas.
• Educate the client regarding diagnosis and prescribed pest control and fertilization services.
• Perform prescribed fertilization and integrated pest management on trees and shrubs using spray and injection tools.
• Monitor pest control and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
• Drive, use, maintain and operate truck and sprayer equipment.

Skills

Outdoor lover

Driver's license

Pesticide licenses (preferred)

Education

Horticulture or Landscaping background

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Plant Healthcare Technician to fertilize and protect trees, shrubs and lawns. This on-site role offers pay from $22 to $33 per hour, depending on experience, and uses spray and injection tools for integrated pest management.

Duties include diagnosing pests and disease, educating clients about treatments, operating trucks and sprayers, and monitoring results.