Plant Health Care Specialist Trainee

Bartlett Tree Experts; Hanover (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for entry-level Plant Health Care Specialists who are passionate about preserving nature. This exciting role involves hands-on training in integrated pest management, ensuring the health of trees and shrubs on both commercial and residential properties. With a strong commitment to safety and professional development, the company fosters a culture of excellence and provides numerous opportunities for advancement. If you love working outdoors and are eager to learn, this position offers a rewarding career path in the tree care industry.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Company provided uniforms and gear

Boot reimbursement up to $150

Access to training and continuing education

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License.
• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree and shrub care treatments using various tools.
• Communicate with clients regarding work performed.
• Maintain and operate equipment and vehicles safely.

Skills

Passion for nature and the environment

Ability to perform manual labor

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Education

Degree in Arboriculture or related field

Prior experience in tree care industry

Tools

Spray equipment

Tree injection tools

Hand tools

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 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

Responsibilities

To ensure your success, we provide hands-on training provided by Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists. As a Plant Health Care Specialist, 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
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• 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.