PHC Technician (Ravenel, SC, US, 29470)

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Ravenel (SC); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Advancement opportunities

Equipment and safety gear provided

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Employee-owned company stock options

Health plan

Employee referral bonus

US locations nationwide

Career development program

Scholarship program for children of员工

Charitable matching gift program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Plant Healthcare Technician to join our outdoors-first landscape team in Ravenel, SC. You will perform fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools.

This permanent, full-time role offers hands-on learning, industry-leading safety training and opportunities to advance within employee-owned company culture. Valid driver's license required and state licenses may apply.

Qualifications

• Outdoor-focused candidates preferred.
• Background in horticulture or landscaping preferred.
• Turf, weed, tree and shrub ID knowledge preferred.
• Must complete Davey landscape career development books on hire.
• Must complete Davey First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course on hire.
• Valid driver's license.
• Pesticide licenses or certificates, if required by state law, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fertilize and manage pest control on trees, shrubs and lawns.
• Identify insects, weeds, fungus conditions and pest-prone areas.
• Explain diagnosis and prescribed services to customers.
• Perform fertilization and IPM using spray and injection tools.
• Monitor methods after application and report progress to customers and supervisors.
• Drive, operate and maintain truck and sprayer equipment.

Skills

Love of the outdoors

Valid driver's license

Pesticide licenses (state)

Customer education

Education

Background in horticulture or landscaping

Tools

Pesticide licenses

Job description

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: Ravenel, SC
Additional Locations: NA
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 226853

Compensation Data

$20+ hourly

Position Overview

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

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%