PHC Technician

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Ravenel (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) company match

Health plan

Stock purchase options

Career development program

Scholarship program for children of员工

Charitable matching gifts

Safety gear provided

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Ravenel, SC is seeking a Plant Healthcare Technician to perform fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools. You will diagnose pests, communicate plans to clients, and apply integrated pest management on site.

This full-time, permanent role requires a valid driver’s license; pesticide licenses are preferred where state law requires. On-site work with opportunities for advancement are offered.

Qualifications

• Must enjoy outdoor work and physical activity.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Background in horticulture or landscaping preferred.
• Pesticide licenses may be required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Identify insects, weeds, fungus conditions and pest-prone areas.
• Educate clients about diagnosis and prescribed pest control and fertilization.
• Perform fertilization and integrated pest management on trees and shrubs using spray and injection tools.
• Monitor methods after application and report progress to customers and supervisors.
• Drive and operate truck and sprayer equipment and maintain it.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Driver's license

Turf and shrub ID knowledge

Pesticide licenses (state)

Education

Background in Horticulture or Landscaping

Job description

Position Overview

Performs fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools by performing the following duties.

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company

Locations: Ravenel, SC

Additional Locations: NA

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 226853

Compensation Data

$20+ hourly

Job Duties

What You’ll Do:

• Cultivate your career and fertilize your future!
• Properly identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest prone areas.
• Communicate with and educate the client regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control, and fertilization service with customers.
• Perform the prescribed fertilization and integrated pest management on tree and shrubs using spray and injection tools.
• Continuously monitor the pest control and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
• Drive, use, maintain and properly operate truck and sprayer equipment.

Qualifications

What We’re Seeking:

• 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

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• Paid Time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
• Group Health Plan
• Employee referral bonus program
• Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
• Charitable matching gift program
• all listed benefits available to eligible employees

Company Overview

Invest in your future. Join one of the largest Employee Owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services. We are currently looking to add a dynamic Plant Healthcare Technician to our passionate team of landscape professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [e-mail].

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: Up to 25%