Plant Health Care Apprentice — Outdoor Arborist Training

Bartlett; Seekonk (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Advancement opportunities

Uniforms and PPE provided

Boot reimbursement

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Seekonk, MA is hiring entry-level Plant Health Care Specialists. Trainees will learn to monitor and address plant health needs on residential and commercial properties, with hands-on training from experienced arborists.

The role offers year-round outdoor work and a strong safety culture. You will perform pest management tasks, operate spray and injection tools, and communicate with clients about services provided.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform integrated pest management tasks.
• Capable of handling tree/shrub care treatments and applications.
• Strong communication with clients during site visits.
• Follow safety procedures, label instructions, and state laws.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform integrated pest management for trees and shrubs.
• Perform treatments using spray, tree injection, and soil injection tools.
• Communicate with clients about work performed on site.
• Mix and apply pesticides and fertilizers according to diagnosis and safety rules.
• Maintain and operate equipment and vehicles.
• Keep accurate daily records and reports.
• Drive a company vehicle across multiple properties.

Skills

Pest management

Outdoor work

Client communication

Safety awareness

Record keeping

Education

Arboriculture degree

Forestry degree

Horticulture degree

Plant Science degree

Landscape Management degree

Environmental Science degree

Tree care experience

Tools

Pesticide equipment

Tree care tools

Spray equipment

Soil injection tools

PPE training

Job description

Bartlett Tree Experts in Seekonk, MA is hiring entry-level Plant Health Care Specialists. Trainees will learn to monitor and address plant health needs on residential and commercial properties, with hands-on training from experienced arborists.

The role offers year-round outdoor work and a strong safety culture. You will perform pest management tasks, operate spray and injection tools, and communicate with clients about services provided.