Plant Health Care Specialist

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

Job summary

Join a passionate team dedicated to maintaining the beauty of nature! This role involves diagnosing and treating plant health issues while working outdoors in beautiful landscapes. With a focus on problem-solving and client education, you'll have the opportunity to grow and thrive in a collaborative environment. Enjoy competitive pay, extensive training, and a supportive team that values quality and safety. If you love the outdoors and have a background in arboriculture or horticulture, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(K) Matching

Vehicle Program

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• A degree in Arboriculture or related field is essential.
• Experience in tree/plant identification is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and treating pest and disease infestations.
• Educating clients with written diagnostic reports.

Skills

Problem-solving

Tree/Plant Identification

Communication Skills

Independence

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. Pay is up to $26/hr based on experience.

Job Description

Looking for a place where you can thrive?

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 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 our clients, educating them with written diagnostic reports detailing the conditions on their landscape, as well as 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, Turf-grass, or similar experience.
• Tree/Plant Identification experience.
• The knowledge of safely and properly using spray and application equipment.
• The responsibility and independence to work autonomously.
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills to understand and meet client needs.

What is essential:

• Willingness to complete required trainings to obtain needed 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 have 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 have the ability to connect and collaborate with people who are experts in the field.
• We offer a competitive salary (Up to $26.00/hr based on experience) and benefits, including health and dental, paid time off, vehicle program, and a matched 401(K).

Physical demands of this role:

• These physical demands described must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is subject to frequently 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. Through our comprehensive tree, shrub,