Plant and Tree Care Specialist

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Hamden (CT); Sur place; USD 39 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Employee-owned company & discounted

Résumé du poste

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Hamden, CT is expanding its team with a Plant Care Specialist responsible for fertilizing and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools.

The position requires pesticide licenses as per state law and a valid driver’s license, with paid time off, holidays and a comprehensive benefits package. Work is performed on site, outdoors, serving local clients.

Qualifications

• Must hold relevant pesticide licenses as required by state law.
• Background in horticulture or landscaping preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Love of the outdoors

Pesticide licenses

Valid driver’s license

Formation

Horticulture knowledge

Tree and shrub ID knowledge

Description du poste

Position Overview

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

Company:

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company

Locations:

Locations: Hamden, CT

Additional Locations:

Additional Locations: NA

Work Site:

Work Site: On Site

Req ID:

Req ID: 227675

Position Overview

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

Compensation

$28-$34 (Based on experience and Certifications)

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
• Required: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law.
• 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

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 exchange 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 nd Tree Care Specialist to our passionate team of tree care 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

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

None