Plant Health Care Specialist

SavATree Careers; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their Plant Health Care Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work outdoors, diagnosing and treating plant health issues while ensuring client satisfaction. Candidates with a background in Arboriculture or Horticulture will thrive in this collaborative environment, where training and development are prioritized. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive team atmosphere as you contribute to keeping the outdoors beautiful. If you're eager to learn and grow in your career, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

PTO

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Matching

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Desire to grow and opportunity-driven.
• Ability to work autonomously and responsibly.
• Excellent communication skills to meet client needs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, diagnose, and treat pest and disease infestations.
• Interact with clients and provide diagnostic reports.
• Select appropriate products or treatments for plant health.

Skills

Tree/Plant Identification

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

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 the many problems that trees and shrubs may face. They are our team of “detectives”; looking at each plant disease/infestation as a puzzle they can’t wait to solve. This role provides the opportunity to work outside and visit beautiful properties in your community.

This position pays up to $30 an hour based on experience. We also offer PTO, full benefits, and 401k.

Job Description

Looking for a place where you can thrive?

The Plant Health Care Team are specialists dedicated to inspecting plant material, identifying problems, and ethically treating or preventing the many problems that trees and shrubs may face. They are our team of “detectives”; looking at each plant disease/infestation as a puzzle they can’t wait to solve. This role provides the opportunity to work outside and visit beautiful properties in your community.

What a day is like:

The Plant Health Care focus is on ensuring the health and well-being of trees and shrubs on a clients’ landscape in a specific territory. This involves monitoring, diagnosing, and treating pest and/or disease infestations. Plant Health Care is responsible for selecting the most appropriate product or treatment for each problem. Additional activities include interacting with clients, providing written diagnostic reports, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

What kind of person are we looking for:

• A desire to grow, opportunity-driven, loves problem solving and process improvement
• A Degree in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Plant Pathology, Environmental Sciences, Landscape Management, Turf-grass, or similar experience preferred
• Responsibility and independence to work autonomously
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills to meet client needs

A willingness to learn:

• Tree/Plant Identification
• Proper and safe use of spray and application equipment

What is essential:

• Willingness to complete required trainings for certifications & licenses
• Desire to work outdoors
• Valid Driver’s license for operating service vehicles
• 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 with a focus on quality and safety
• Collaborative environment with expert team members
• Competitive salary, health and dental benefits, paid time off, 401(k) matching

Physical demands:

• Must be able to frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds

SavATree’s mission is to keep the outdoors beautiful through comprehensive tree, shrub, and lawn care. We have expanded nationally over thirty years and seek growth-minded individuals.

We invest in training, foster collaboration, and support career advancement. When you work here, you thrive.

This position pays up to $30/hour based on experience. Benefits include PTO, full health and dental, and 401(k).

SavATree is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.