Plant Health Care Tech — Outdoor Tree & Turf Pro

The Davey Tree Expert Company; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Employee-owned company & discounted股票

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Locations throughout US in major cites

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Plant Health Care Technician to join our outdoor team in West Chicago, IL. You will perform fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools, while regularly communicating progress to clients.

We offer on-site work, paid time off, advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. A strong outdoor passion and a valid license are required, with training provided on the Davey Plant Health Care

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Preferred: Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping.
• Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology and knowledge of turf or tree physiology
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree Qualified Plant Health Care Tech training program upon hire
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
• Valid driver’s license
• Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law

Responsibilities

• Cultivate your career and fertilize your future!
• Properly identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions and pest prone areas.
• Communicate with and educate the client regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control and fertilization service with customers.
• Continuously monitor plant health quality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
• Drive, use, maintain and properly operate equipment (truck and sprayer)

Skills

Love of outdoors

Valid driver’s license

Education

Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Plant Health Care Technician to join our outdoor team in West Chicago, IL. You will perform fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools, while regularly communicating progress to clients.

We offer on-site work, paid time off, advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. A strong outdoor passion and a valid license are required, with training provided on the Davey Plant Health Care