Plant Fertilization & Pest Control Applicator

Valley Tree Care LLC; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Tree Care in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Tree Care Technician to join our family‑owned team and learn the art of professional tree care. You will work with our crew to deliver high‑quality service for both residential and commercial clients.

Expect a 7 AM start, truck stocking, safe driving, and hands-on diagnosis and treatment of tree health issues. We value integrity, reliability, and a willingness to learn as you grow with the company.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating own schedule and visits to client homes (preferred).
• Reliability to arrive at 7 AM consistently.
• Detail oriented with multi-tasking ability.
• Positive attitude under challenging conditions.
• Willingness to learn and grow in tree health care.
• Strong work ethic and opportunity-driven mindset.
• Good communication with customers and team.

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow all policies and procedures for the position.
• Arrive consistently by 7 AM.
• Stock and organize the work truck with equipment and supplies.
• Drive safely to residential and commercial stops.
• Evaluate, treat, and monitor trees for pest, disease, and cultural issues.
• Maintain cleanliness of truck and equipment.
• Complete paperwork and reports via company software.
• Communicate with management about field updates.
• Continue learning to improve plant health knowledge and services.

Skills

Route scheduling

Self-motivated

Detail oriented

Positive attitude

Desire to learn

Strong work ethic

Communication skills

Honesty and integrity

Arizona driver license

High School diploma

Licensing (applicator) optional

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Applicator license or pest control license (optional)

Tools

Company software

Job description

About Valley Tree Care

Valley Tree Care has been a family owned and operated tree care company dedicated to providing the highest quality care for our customers and their trees for 27 years and 3 generations. We are a tight knit community of professional employees who strive to grow as individuals and as a company, while finding a true passion and love for what we do. We are constantly striving to grow to provide more opportunities for every employee.

We are looking to bring another great member onto our Tree Care Technician Team. We are providing an incredible opportunity to learn the art of tree care in the Phoenix Valley. If you have integrity and enthusiasm and are willing to learn, then you may be the perfect fit for our team.

About the position:

Responsibilities:

• Learn to follow all policies and procedure for the position
• Be able to show up consistently at 7 AM
• Stock work truck with all equipment and supplies needed
• Drive safely to all residential and commercial stops scheduled for the day
• Evaluate, treat, and monitor trees for pest, disease, fungal, and cultural problems
• Keep work truck and equipment clean and organized
• Fill out paperwork and reports properly via our company software
• Effectively communicate with management so they are informed of what is happening in the field
• Continue to learn in order to improve your understanding of plant health as well as the products and services we provide

Qualifications:

• Experience in route schedule: you have previously had the responsibility to control your own day/time at each clients home and were able to complete each stop on the schedule. (this experience is not required, but beneficial)
• Self-motivated and able to work by yourself while still reporting to a supervisor
• Detail oriented, able to perform multiple tasks efficiently
• Positive attitude while working even when things are difficult
• Desire to learn. This position requires a constant willingness to learn
• Strong work ethic. The harder you work the more you will achieve, and the more opportunities will be available to you as you grow
• Communication skills and professionalism will be required to work together with customers to help their trees
• High levels of honesty and integrity
• Arizona drivers license, clean driving record, and safe driving skills. Your motor vehicle record will be reviewed to determine if you are a safe and responsible driver
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Applicator or pest control license is a plus, but not required (if you do not already have this, we will pay for you to get your applicator license)