Plant Health Care Specialist Trainee

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; White Stone (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to environmental stewardship as a Plant Health Care Specialist Trainee. In this role, you will engage with nature daily, providing essential care for trees and shrubs in various settings. With hands-on training from experienced arborists, you'll learn to implement integrated pest management practices and ensure the health of plants. The company promotes a culture of safety and offers numerous benefits, including medical insurance and advancement opportunities. If you are passionate about the outdoors and eager to grow your career in the tree care industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Company provided uniforms and PPE

Boot reimbursement up to $150

Access to training and continuing education programs

Qualifications

• Passion for nature and ability to work outdoors year-round.
• Interest in obtaining a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate plant health care needs for trees and shrubs.
• Perform tree and shrub care treatments and communicate with clients.

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

Hand tools

Portable spray equipment

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 with 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 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 is preferred but not required

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

Location

Northern Neck, VA

Category

Plant Health Care

Latest Post Date

3/4/2025

Type

Regular Full-Time