Plant Health Care Specialist Trainee

Bartlett; Eatontown (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Uniforms and PPE

Boot reimbursement

Training and education programs

Equipment and tools provided

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts seeks an entry-level Plant Health Care Specialist Trainee to help monitor and care for trees and shrubs on residential and commercial properties in New Jersey. You will work outdoors in a safety-focused environment and receive hands-on training.

You will perform integrated pest management tasks under the supervision of an Arborist Crew Leader, with opportunities for advancement and professional development within Bartlett.

Qualifications

• Degree or related experience in arboriculture or plant science.
• Ability to obtain Commercial Pesticide Applicator License; Bartlett pays exam.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Interest in outdoor year-round manual labor.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform tree and shrub care treatments using spray, injection tools.
• Communicate with clients about work performed during site visits.
• Mix and apply pesticides and fertilizers according to safety labels and laws.
• Operate equipment and vehicles and maintain records daily.
• Drive to multiple properties as part of a tree care crew.
• Work under Arborist Crew Leader supervision during the off-season.

Education

Arboriculture/Forestry/Horticulture/Plant Science/Landscape Management/Environmental Science or related field

Job description

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 and 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.

• $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
• A safety-first culture and professional workplace
• 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.

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
  • 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.

Tinton Falls

NJ

Plant Health Care

9/28/2026

Regular Full-Time