Plant and Tree Care Specialist

Environmental Career Center; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading employee-owned company focused on horticultural and environmental services as a Plant Health Care Technician. Enjoy an outdoor office with diverse views daily while cultivating your career. This role involves diagnosing plant health issues, educating clients on pest control, and monitoring progress. You'll operate essential equipment and contribute to tree care teams. With a commitment to safety and client service, this innovative firm offers excellent training and advancement opportunities, making it a great place to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee-owned company

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Career Development Program

Scholarship Program for Children of Employees

Charitable matching gift program

Qualifications

• Ability to identify and diagnose plant health issues.
• Valid driver's license required for operation of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose pests and communicate solutions to clients.
• Monitor plant health and apply fertilization methods.
• Operate and maintain equipment for tree care.

Skills

Plant Health Care

Insect and Weed Identification

Customer Communication

Equipment Operation

First Aid and CPR

Education

Background in Forestry

Background in Horticulture

Background in Landscaping

Tools

Truck

Sprayer

Job description

Additional Locations: NA

Primary Locations: NC, Charlotte, 6039 McDaniel Ln., 28213

Requisition ID: 191440

Position 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 partnerships, 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 Health Care Technician to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!

Job Duties

• 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.
• Continuously monitor plant health quality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
• Drive, use, maintain and properly operate equipment (truck and sprayer).
• Ability to help tree crews when needed.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Preferred: Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping.
• Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology and knowledge of turf or tree physiology.
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree Qualified Plant Health Care Tech training program upon hire.
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law.

Additional Information

• 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.

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.

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%