Plant Health Care Tech: Outdoors, Tree & Turf Care

Davey Tree Expert Co; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Opportunities for advancement

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Employee-owned company & discounted

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Locations throughout US

Career Development Program

Scholarship Program

Charitable matching gift program

Starting pay rate: $20-$23 per hour

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Wheeling, IL is seeking a Plant Health Care Technician to fertilize and manage pests for trees, shrubs and lawns. The role is outdoors with an on-site work site in Wheeling, IL, and offers permanent full-time employment.

You will identify pests, educate clients, monitor plant health, and operate spray equipment and trucks. A background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping is preferred along with a valid driver's license and required safety certifications.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping preferred.
• Turf, tree and shrub ID, pathology and physiology knowledge preferred.
• 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 licenses/certificates, if required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Fertilize and manage pests on trees, shrubs and lawns.
• Identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions and pest-prone areas.
• Educate clients on diagnoses and prescribed pest control and fertilization services.
• Monitor plant health quality and fertilizing methods, and report progress to customers and supervisors.
• Operate and maintain spray equipment and trucks.

Skills

Love of the outdoors

Forestry background

Horticulture background

Landscaping background

Valid driverlicense

Pesticide licenses/certificates

Education

Plant Health Care Tech training program

Tools

Spray equipment

Truck operation

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Wheeling, IL is seeking a Plant Health Care Technician to fertilize and manage pests for trees, shrubs and lawns. The role is outdoors with an on-site work site in Wheeling, IL, and offers permanent full-time employment.

You will identify pests, educate clients, monitor plant health, and operate spray equipment and trucks. A background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping is preferred along with a valid driver's license and required safety certifications.