Plant Care Technician

Arbor Care Inc-DE; Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance subsidized

Tuition Reimbursement

401k retirement plan with employer match

Team Building Activities

7 paid holidays

Team building

Job summary

A local plant care company in Lewes is seeking a Full-time Plant Health Care Technician. The role entails applying chemicals safely, managing records, and ensuring environmental compliance. Applicants must have or obtain a Delaware Pesticide License within 6 months and have a high school diploma. The company values employee growth and offers competitive compensation along with substantial benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must have a Delaware Pesticide License or receive it within 6 months of hire.
• Previous hands-on experience in landscaping or horticulture is preferred.
• An acceptable driving record is necessary.
• Ability to enter information into a CMS.
• Knowledge of plant health care, horticulture, agriculture, or related field.
• Preferred: hands‑on experience in landscaping or horticulture.

Responsibilities

• Mix and apply chemicals accurately while maintaining records.
• Treat turf diseases and maintain power spray equipment.
• Abide by all safety procedures and keep records of chemical usage.
• Maintain accurate chemical usage records per federal, state and local laws.
• Apply good judgment considering weather, public exposure, and environmental factors.
• Follow all safety procedures.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Read and interpret information.
• Keep MSDS books current.
• Manage inventory and usage of applications, pesticides, and fertilizers.

Skills

Knowledge of plant health care

Horticulture

Ability to lift to 50 pounds

Valid Driver’s license

Ability to enter information into a customer management system

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Excellent opportunity for Growth.

Let’s face it, most of us have worked somewhere where we were stressed, undervalued, and unappreciated. This is not that place! Work for a company that: values every employee, has awesome company events including an epic Christmas party, and encourages continual growth professionally as well as personally. We don’t see you as another employee but as a new member of the Arbor Care family.

About Us.

Arbor Care is a growing company local to Delaware’s quaint historical town of Lewes. Created in 2014, Arbor Care is a leader in the plant and lawn care diagnostic business. We believe in enhancing the beauty of our natural landscape while providing the highest level of customer service.

Compensation/Benefits For Permanent FT Staff

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Health Insurance subsidized by Arbor Care
• Voluntary Dental and Vision
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retirement Plan (401k) with 3% employer match.
• 7 Paid Holidays including a paid week off from Christmas to New Year.
• Team Building Activities throughout the year

The Position

We are looking for a Full‑time Plant Health Care Technician.

Qualified applicants must meet the following requirements

• Must have Delaware Pesticide License or receive pesticide license within 6 months of hire.
• Valid Driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds.
• Ability to enter information into a customer management system (CMS).
• Knowledge of plant health care, horticulture, agriculture, or related field.
• Preferred: Hands‑on experience in the landscaping or horticulture industry.

Required Education

High School Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for properly mixing and applying chemicals while maintaining accurate chemical records and licensing.
• Treat specific insect, weed, turf disease, and nutritional deficiencies by application of the appropriate product.
• Maintain power spray equipment within safe, clean, and mechanical conditions.
• Maintain accurate records of chemical usage per all federal, state, and local laws, and rules. and regulations.
• Use good judgment in the application of chemicals (weather conditions, public exposure, and environmental considerations).
• Abide by all safety procedures.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
• Be able to read and interpret.
• Maintain accurate records of chemical usage according to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Keep MSDS books current.
• Manage inventory and usage of applications, pesticides, and fertilizers.

Additional Information

• This position has exposure to inclement weather, insects, and pesticides (safety training provided).
• Arbor Care is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Job Type

Full‑time.

About the Company

Originating in historical Lewes, Delaware, AC Plant & Turf has been serving the Delmarva Region since 2014. We’ve grown to provide Sussex and much of Worcester County with the best landscape maintenance, plant care, and turf care available. Our focus is to enhance your natural landscape, preserve the environment, and provide the highest customer service in both plant and turf care management. We provide personalized care and solutions including, but not limited to, plant fertilizer, horticultural oil spray treatments, and our custom 7-step turf nutrient program along with core aeration and over seeding. Our certified arborists and turf care specialists are dedicated to improving the quality of our client's landscapes. We are the definitive authorities in plant diagnostics and treatments.