PHC Technician and Tree Crew Member

Arbor Images; New Jersey; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Health and Dental Insurance (50% Paid)

Short Term Disability

Job summary

A landscaping supply company in New Jersey is hiring a Plant Health Care Technician / Tree Crew Member for a full-time, year-round position. Candidates must possess a Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator License, a Class B CDL, and be able to diagnose and treat tree issues. Responsibilities include mixing PHC products, maintaining equipment, and following safety standards. This role offers opportunities for overtime and advancement while working outdoors in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently at times.
• Authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose diseased trees and follow safety standards.
• Mixed and load PHC products for tree care.
• Follow maintenance routines for equipment and tools.
• Work in varying weather conditions, year-round.

Skills

Ability to follow ANSI, TCIA, and OSHA standards

Ability to diagnose diseased trees

Ability to mix and load PHC products

Understanding of local tree species

Ability to lift approximately 50lbs

Ability to operate various equipment

Education

Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator License

Class B CDL with clean driving record

Job description

Arbor Images Tree & Landscape Supply is hiring an experienced Plant Health Care Technician / Tree Crew Member to join our team. This is a year-round position with opportunities for overtime and advancement.

Availability: Monday - Friday with some Saturdays required for emergency work.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS:

• Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• Health and Dental Insurance (50% Paid).
• Short Term Disability.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to follow ANSI, TCIA, and OSHA standards.
• Ability to diagnose diseased trees.
• Clean and inspect equipment at end of the day.
• Properly mix and load PHC products.
• Identify local tree species and understand growth rates.
• Utilize all aspects of PHC tools.
• Maintain PHC records and turn them into the office.
• Work is in all types of weather/seasons, this position is year-round when working with tree crew in hot and cold temperatures.
• Ability to lift approximately 50lbs.
• Ability to learn to operate a variety of different equipment (compact track aerial lifts, mini loaders, grinders, chippers, log trucks, winch, power/hand saws, etc.) to remove and trim trees with the tree crew.
• Properly maintain equipment and tools by conducting routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Understand how to properly remove and identify dead/excess branches from trees.
• Ability to climb trees using hooks, belts, ropes, and ladders to gain access to work areas is helpful but not required.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator License Required.
• Inventory PHC products and inform the office to order when needed.
• A minimum of a Class B CDL with a clean driving record.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently at times.
• Ability to work with tree crew for full-time employment.
• Love of the Outdoors as your office with impressive views, year-round.
• Authorized to work in the US.
• Please include two business references when submitting your resume for consideration.