Plant Health Care Specialist Trainee

Bartlett Tree Experts; Mount Desert (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in tree care is seeking a Plant Health Care Specialist Trainee. This entry-level position involves monitoring and providing care for trees and shrubs, with hands-on training provided. Candidates should have a passion for nature and the outdoors, and the role offers opportunities for advancement and professional development.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Company-provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment

Boot reimbursement up to $150

Access to training and continuing education

Qualifications

• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Interest in outdoor manual labor in all weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate plant health care for trees and shrubs.
• Perform integrated pest management programs.
• Communicate with clients about work performed.

Skills

Passion for nature

Ability to work outdoors

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science

Job description

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

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

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• A safety-first culture and professional workplace
• Opportunities for advancement—promotion from within
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Industry credential/license pay increases—professional development is encouraged and supported
• Company-provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
• Boot reimbursement up to $150
• Access to training, continuing education, and resources from Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC

Learn more about life at Bartlett on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.

To ensure your success, we provide hands-on training from Bartlett's team of arborists. As a Plant Health Care Specialist Trainee, you will:

• Learn to perform all functions of integrated pest management programs, including:
• Tree and shrub care treatments using spray, injection, and soil injection tools as prescribed by the Arborist Representative
• Communicating with clients about work performed during site visits
• Mixing and applying pesticides and fertilizers safely and according to label instructions and laws
• Maintaining and operating equipment and vehicles properly
• Completing accurate records daily
• Safely driving a company vehicle to multiple properties
• Working as part of a tree care crew under supervision during the off-season

Qualifications include:

• A passion for nature and the outdoors
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Interest in outdoor manual labor in all weather conditions
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (we will cover exam costs and help with preparation)
• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science, or related field, or relevant prior experience (preferred but not required)

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