Plant Health Care Specialist

SavATree; Carmel, Indiana, Christiansted (IN, PA, United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in plant health care is seeking dedicated specialists to join their team. This role offers the unique opportunity to work outdoors, diagnosing and treating various plant diseases and infestations. You'll be part of a collaborative environment, where your problem-solving skills will shine as you interact with clients and ensure their landscapes are healthy and thriving. With a strong emphasis on training and development, this position not only allows you to grow your skills but also offers a competitive salary and benefits package. If you're passionate about nature and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(K) Matching

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Desire to grow and improve processes.
• Willingness to complete required training for certifications.
• Valid Driver's license for service-line vehicles.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Tree/Plant Identification

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.

Compensation: This position pays between $19-25 (depending on experience) + benefits + PTO + 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 client's landscape in a specific territory. This involves monitoring, diagnosing, and treating any pest and/or disease infestations occurring on the property. Plant Health Care is responsible for selecting the most appropriate product or treatment for each problem. Additional activities include interacting with clients, educating them with written diagnostic reports, and ensuring complete customer satisfaction.

What kind of person are we looking for:

• A desire to grow, craves opportunity, loves problem solving and process improvement
• A Degree in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Plant Pathology, Environmental Sciences, Landscape Management, Turfgrass, or similar experience preferred
• The responsibility and independence to work autonomously
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills to understand and meet client needs
• A willingness to learn:
• Tree/Plant Identification
• How to safely and properly use spray and application equipment

What is essential:

• Willingness to complete required training to obtain necessary certifications & licenses
• Desire to work outdoors
• Valid Driver's license to operate service-line vehicles
• Must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S.

Why you might love working here:

• We offer lots of training and development opportunities and support continuing education in the industry
• The opportunity to work alongside some of the best trained and equipped teams in the industry, with an emphasis on quality and safety
• We're collaborative, so team members can connect and collaborate with experts in the field
• We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including health and dental, paid time off, and a matched 401(K)

Physical demands of this role:

These physical demands must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing duties, the employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.

SavATree's mission is to take our passion for nature and keep this country's outdoors beautiful and flourishing. We work to ensure our customers have attractive, healthy green spaces. Over the last thirty years, we have expanded across the country and are looking for people who want to grow with us.

We invest heavily in training and continuing education, fostering a collaborative culture where we learn from each other. We aim to create an environment where every employee has resources and opportunities to succeed and become a subject matter expert. That's why we often say that when you work here, you thrive here.

Again, this position pays between $19-25 (depending on experience) + benefits + PTO + 401K.

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