Plant Health Care Specialist

SavATree; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated Plant Health Care Team focused on the well-being of trees and shrubs in your community. This role offers the chance to work outdoors, solving plant health puzzles while providing essential care to enhance the beauty of landscapes. With opportunities for growth and collaboration, you'll be part of a mission-driven team that values training and development. If you have a passion for plant health and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

PTO

Full Benefits

401k Plan

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant fields such as Arboriculture or Horticulture.
• Experience in Tree/Plant Identification and safe equipment use.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, diagnose, and treat pest and disease infestations.
• Provide diagnostic reports and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Tree/Plant Identification

Excellent 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 issues that trees and shrubs may face. They are our team of "detectives," looking at each plant disease or infestation as a puzzle they can't wait to solve. This role offers the opportunity to work outdoors and visit beautiful properties in your community.

Compensation and Benefits

This position pays up to $25 an hour based on experience. We also offer PTO, full benefits, and a 401k plan.

Job Description

Are you looking for a place where you can thrive?

The Plant Health Care Team focuses on ensuring the health and well-being of trees and shrubs on clients' landscapes within a specific territory. Responsibilities include monitoring, diagnosing, and treating pest and disease infestations, selecting appropriate treatments, interacting with clients, providing diagnostic reports, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

What We're 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, Turfgrass, or similar experience
• Tree/Plant Identification experience
• Knowledge of safe and proper use of spray and application equipment
• Ability to work independently and responsibly
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Essential Requirements

• Willingness to complete required trainings for certifications and licenses
• Desire to work outdoors
• Valid Driver's license for operating service vehicles
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Training and development opportunities, including industry continuing education
• Work alongside highly trained teams emphasizing quality and safety
• Collaborative environment with opportunities to connect with field experts

Physical Demands

This role requires frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

About SavATree

Our mission is to keep the outdoors beautiful and flourishing through comprehensive tree, shrub, and lawn care. We value growth, training, collaboration, and creating an environment where employees can succeed and become experts in their field. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.