Plant Health Care/Lawn Care Experienced Specialist

SavATree; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team of specialists committed to enhancing the health of trees and shrubs in your community. This role offers the chance to work outdoors, solving plant health puzzles while ensuring client satisfaction. You'll engage in diagnosing and treating plant issues, all while enjoying a collaborative environment that prioritizes training and development. With competitive pay, benefits, and a focus on quality, this position is perfect for those who love nature and want to make a positive impact. If you're ready to grow your career and work alongside experts, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Matching

Vehicle Program

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Preferred degrees in Arboriculture, Horticulture, or related fields.
• Experience as a plant health care specialist or applying lawn fertilizations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, diagnose, and treat pest or disease infestations.
• Interact with clients and provide diagnostic reports.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Plant Identification

Process Improvement

Education

Degree in Arboriculture

Degree in Horticulture

Degree in Environmental Sciences

Tools

Spray and Application Equipment

Job description

Job Summary

The Plant Health Care Team are specialists dedicated to inspecting plant material, identifying problems, and ethically treating or preventing issues that trees and shrubs may face. They are our team of "detectives," viewing each plant disease or infestation as a puzzle to solve. This role offers the opportunity to work outdoors and visit beautiful properties in your community.

Job Description

Bonus: $500 Signing bonus

What a day is like: The focus is on ensuring the health of trees and shrubs on clients' landscapes within a specific territory. Responsibilities include monitoring, diagnosing, and treating pest or disease infestations, selecting appropriate treatments, interacting with clients, and providing diagnostic reports. Customer satisfaction is a key goal.

What kind of person are we looking for:

• A desire to grow, opportunity-driven, loves problem-solving and process improvement
• Preferred degrees in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Plant Pathology, Environmental Sciences, Landscape Management, Turfgrass, or related experience
• Ability to work independently and responsibly
• Excellent communication skills—listening, verbal, and written
• Willingness to learn plant identification, safe use of spray and application equipment

Essential requirements:

• Willingness to complete required trainings for certifications and licenses
• Experience as a plant health care specialist or applying lawn fertilizations
• Enjoyment of outdoor work
• Valid driver’s license for operating service vehicles
• Age 21 or older
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Why you might love working here:

• Training and development opportunities, support for continuing education
• Work alongside highly trained teams emphasizing quality and safety
• Collaborative environment with expert connections
• Competitive salary and benefits including health, dental, paid time off, vehicle program, and 401(k) matching

Physical demands:

Must meet physical requirements, including frequently lifting/moving up to 50 pounds.

Our mission is to keep outdoor spaces beautiful through comprehensive tree, shrub, and lawn care. We value growth, training, collaboration, and creating opportunities for our team members to succeed and become subject matter experts.

We are an equal opportunity employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. Compensation ranges from $21 to $28 per hour or more, depending on experience.