Plant Health Care Specialist Trainee

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Uniforms and PPE

Boot reimbursement

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in East Providence, RI is seeking entry-level Plant Health Care Specialists Trainee. If you enjoy outdoor work and are eager to learn, come join a safety-first, science-driven team focused on tree and shrub health on residential and commercial properties.

You will receive hands-on training from our arborists, perform IPM-based treatments, communicate with clients, and help maintain equipment and records. A valid driver's license is required; employment is full-time.

Qualifications

• Passion for nature and outdoor work.
• Willingness to work year-round in all weather.
• Ability to obtain Commercial Pesticide Applicator License ( Bartlett pays exam).
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Degree in Arboriculture/Forestry/Horticulture or related field OR tree care experience.

Responsibilities

• Learn integrated pest management and plant care treatments.
• Perform tree/shrub treatments using spray, injection methods as prescribed.
• Communicate with clients about work performed during site visits.
• Mix and apply pesticides and fertilizers following safety rules and laws.
• Maintain and operate equipment and vehicles.
• Complete daily records and reporting.
• Safely drive between properties.
• Work with arborists as part of the crew during the off-season.

Skills

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Client communication

Education

Arboriculture degree

Job description

Overview

If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.

We are seeking entry-level Plant Health Care Specialists who are ambitious self-starters, that have a passion for preserving and caring for trees. This position will focus on monitoring, evaluating, and providing the plant health care needs of trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, as well as:

• A safety-first culture and professionalworkplace
• Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Industry credential/license pay increases - we encourage and invest in your professional development
• Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
• Boot reimbursement up to $150
• Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC

To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.

Responsibilities

To ensure your success, we provide hand on training provided by Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists. As a Plant Health Care Specialist Trainee, you will play an important role in:

• Learning to perform all functions of integrated pest management programs, including:
  • Performing tree and shrub care treatments using spray, tree injection, and soil injection tools as prescribed by the Arborist Representative
  • Communicating with clients regarding work performed during site visits
  • Mixing and applying pesticides and fertilizers to trees and shrubs according to diagnosis, safety procedures, label instructions, and state laws
  • Properly maintaining and operating equipment and vehicles (hand tools, spray agitators, portable spray equipment, and other machinery)
  • Completing accurate record-keeping and reporting daily
  • Safely driving a company vehicle to multiple properties throughout the day
  • Working as a member of a tree care crew, under the Arborist Crew Leader's supervision during the off-season

Qualifications

• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
• Interest in working outdoors year-round, performing manual labor in all weather conditions
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License – we will pay for the cost of the exam and help you prepare!
• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field OR prior experience working in the tree care industry if preferred but not required

The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Location : Name

East Providence

Location : State/Province

RI

Category

Plant Health Care

Latest Post Date: englishcareers

9/24/2026

Type

Regular Full-Time