Plant Health Care Technician

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 25 000 - 39 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

401k with company match

Resumo da oferta

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring a Commercial Landscape Maintenance Plant Health Care Technician in Houston, TX. The role focuses on fertilization, IPM, weed and fungi control for trees, shrubs, and lawns using spray/injection tools, while delivering top-notch customer service and safe operation of vehicles and equipment.

Responsibilities include applying chemicals, preparing solutions, following work orders, inspecting sites, diagnosing diseases, and maintaining records.

Qualificações

• Must be 21+ years old.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Completion or ability to complete Davey Tree Plant Health Care training within 90 days.
• Must complete required safety courses and state applicator licenses as needed.

Responsabilidades

• Apply fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides to client properties.
• Measure, mix, and prepare chemical solutions for plants.
• Follow work orders and maintain pesticide labels & SDS records.
• Inspect worksites for utilities and set up traffic safety measures.
• Diagnose plant diseases and determine treatments.
• Operate and maintain sprayer equipment and loading materials.

Conhecimentos

Driver's license

Operate power equipment

Safety training

Formação académica

Davey Tree Qualified Plant Health Care Technician training program or able to obtain within 90 days

Ferramentas

Sprayer equipment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company

Locations: Houston, TX

Additional Locations: none

Work Site: On Site

Position Overview

The Comercial Landscape Maintenace Plant Health Care Technician is responsible for fertilization, integrated pest management, and weed and fungi controls for trees, shrubs, and lawns on client properties using various equipment including spray and injection tools, while providing excellent customer service; and safely operating vehicles and equipment.

Job Duties

• Apply fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides to client properties using various equipment.
• Measure, mix, and prepare chemical solutions for trees, shrubs, and lawns.
• Follow work order specifications and maintain proper documentation, including pesticide labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Inspect worksites for underground utilities and installations, and set up traffic control and vehicle safety measures.
• Diagnose plant diseases and determine appropriate treatments.
• Operate and maintain sprayer equipment, including loading materials, filling tanks, and ensuring machinery efficiency.
• Adhere to safety regulations, use safety equipment, and safely handle materials.
• Perform site clean‑up and maintenance tasks.
• Communicate with clients about diagnoses and treatments.
• Keep daily application records and time reports.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Successful completion in the Davey Tree Qualified Plant Health Care Technician training program as a plant heath care technician or the ability to obtain qualification within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to complete required safety courses.
• Applicator licenses acquired as necessary per state requirements.
• Ability to operate mobile power equipment.

Additional Information

What We Offer [Benefits] :

We invest in our employees by offering industry‑leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.

• Group health plans*
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance*
• Life insurance*
• Paid parental leave
• 401k with up to a 4% company match**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
• Holidays and paid time off*
• Payroll savings plan*
• Charitable matching gift program*
• Employee referral bonus program*
• Employee Educational Scholarship*
• Davey Family Scholarship*
• 20% discount on all Davey services*
• Cell phone discounts*
• Vehicle purchase discount program*

Plus, so much more!

• All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.

** Union employees are not eligible for a 401k plan, but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by their local union.

Company Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research‑driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry‑leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [e-mail] .

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: Up to 25%