Plant Health Care Tech: Diagnostics & Turf Care Pro

BrightView Landscapes; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401k plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes in Houston is seeking a Plant Health Care Technician to diagnose plant health issues, coordinate treatments, and monitor plant health across assigned job sites.

You will print reports, develop inspection schedules, assist in site quality assessments, and work with Operations and Account Managers. Requires degree or pesticide license; strong communication and problem-solving skills; able to work outdoors and lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Requires a two- or four-year degree in Landscape or Business-related disciplines, or 2-3 years of equivalent experience in landscape maintenance or a similar industry.
• Must obtain a pesticide applicator’s license. Prior supervisory or leadership experience desired.
• Knowledge of plant and turf identification and care, including disease and insect knowledge; standards units of measure; and basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, area, and square feet.
• Strong communication skills, excellent customer service, and the ability to solve problems using sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Print reports of jobs with plant healthcare services sold.
• Develop a schedule for daily job inspections and applications utilizing integrated pest management practices.
• Diagnose plant health issues and determine the appropriate course of action, such as fertilization, soil testing, or chemical application.
• Assist Operations and Account Managers with diagnosing and treating plant health issues as needed, demonstrating flexibility with scheduling.
• Assist in site quality assessments when on job sites.
• Inspect truck and hoses for leaks or damage.
• Check to be sure all equipment is in working order and the equipment is calibrated correctly.
• Fill truck tank half full of water.
• Put on personal safety equipment.
• Pull appropriate chemicals, measure out the amount, and add water in truck tank.
• Drive to site and survey property to determine best way to apply chemicals.
• Rinse out hose and tanks on turf or in accordance with Governmental regulations.
• Clean safety equipment in accordance with Material Safety Data Sheets
• Maintain chemical storage and mix areas in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Math basics

Education

Two- or four-year degree in Landscape or Business-related disciplines

Pesticide applicator license

Job description

BrightView Landscapes in Houston is seeking a Plant Health Care Technician to diagnose plant health issues, coordinate treatments, and monitor plant health across assigned job sites.

You will print reports, develop inspection schedules, assist in site quality assessments, and work with Operations and Account Managers. Requires degree or pesticide license; strong communication and problem-solving skills; able to work outdoors and lift up to 50 lbs.