Plant Health Care Tech - Outdoor Tree & Turf Pro

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Advancement opportunities

Safety gear provided

401(k) with company match

Employee-owned company & stock options

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Locations across US

Career Development Program

Scholarship Program for Children of Em

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company seeks a Plant Health Care Technician to fertilize and manage pest control for trees, shrubs, and lawns. The outdoor role involves diagnosing insect and disease issues, educating clients, and coordinating with supervisors while applying treatments and operating spray equipment.

You will join a team focused on safety, training, and career development in a patient, field-based environment. The office is outdoors with dynamic daily views and nationwide opportunities.

Qualifications

• Outdoor work with plant health care duties.
• Completion of Davey Tree Plant Health Care Tech training on hire.
• First Aid, CPR and defensive driving required on hire.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Pesticide licenses may be required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Fertilize and diagnose on trees, shrubs, and lawns.
• Identify insects, weeds, fungus and pest-prone areas.
• Educate clients about diagnoses and prescribed services.
• Monitor plant health and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
• Operate and maintain trucks and spray equipment.

Skills

Outdoor enthusiasm

Forestry background

Plant health knowledge

Plant Health Care training

First aid training

Valid driver’s license

Pesticide licenses

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company seeks a Plant Health Care Technician to fertilize and manage pest control for trees, shrubs, and lawns. The outdoor role involves diagnosing insect and disease issues, educating clients, and coordinating with supervisors while applying treatments and operating spray equipment.

You will join a team focused on safety, training, and career development in a patient, field-based environment. The office is outdoors with dynamic daily views and nationwide opportunities.