Plant Health Care Specialist Trainee

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Monroe (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Company provided uniforms and equipment

Access to training programs

Job summary

The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company in Monroe, Connecticut, is seeking entry-level Plant Health Care Specialists. This role focuses on monitoring and providing plant health care for trees and shrubs in various settings. Candidates should have a passion for nature and awareness of outdoor work conditions. Comprehensive training is provided, alongside competitive benefits including insurance and paid time off. This opportunity promotes professional growth within the field of arboriculture.

Qualifications

• Passion for nature and the environment.
• Interest in outdoor work and manual labor.
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree and shrub care treatments.
• Communicate with clients about work performed.
• Maintain and operate equipment safely.

Skills

Manual labor in all weather

Communication with clients

Pesticide application knowledge

Equipment operation

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Arboriculture or related field

Tools

Spray equipment

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 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.

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
• 401(k) 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 hands‑on training from 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.