Plant Health Care Technician

BrightView Holdings, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading landscape company as a Plant Health Care Technician. You'll work outdoors, applying fertilizers and pesticides, diagnosing plant health issues, and maintaining equipment. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health and wellness coverage

401k savings plan

Qualifications

• Knowledge of plant identification, pests, and diseases.
• Practical experience in spraying, fertilization, and IPM.

Responsibilities

• Applying fertilizers and pesticides according to safety procedures.
• Driving company vehicle to customer locations.
• Completing required production forms and customer instructions.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Safety Dedication

Tools

Landscape Equipment

Job description

Position at BrightView Landscape Services

At BrightView, the best teams are created and maintained here. If you are searching for your next fulfilling career, picture yourself on a best-in-class team where you can grow to be your brightest. We’re looking for a Plant Health Care Technician. Can you picture yourself here?

Here’s what you’d do:

We’re currently seeking a motivated, team-oriented professional to work as a Plant Health Care Technician. This is a challenging year-round position requiring a desire to work outdoors, knowledge of plant I.D., pests and diseases, as well as practical experience in spraying, fertilization and IPM. You will be applying control measures and fertilization applications to trees and shrubs on our commercial maintenance properties. As a PHC you will scout, diagnose, treat sites and provide feedback to your project director on pest populations, disease stresses and plant health.

You’d be responsible for:

• Applying fertilizers and pesticides to lawns according to schedule, safety procedures, and label instructions
• Driving company vehicle to customer locations
• Responding on a timely basis to customer requests
• Completing required production forms and customer instructions
• Performing a daily five-minute, 360 degree inspection of truck and equipment before taking the vehicle out on the road and upon return
• Maintaining vehicle and equipment cleanliness, safety, and general maintenance

And while not mandatory, it would be great if you also have:

• Ability to become a licensed spray operator
• Excellent communication skills, leadership potential and an aptitude to train
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to communicate with and serve multiple clients
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately and timely
• Dedication to safety
• Proficiency in use of landscape equipment
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish a plus

Here’s what to know about working here:

Here at BrightView, we’re as passionate about caring for our clients as we are about caring for each other. Though we’re the nation’s leading landscape company, we maintain a small company feel and supportive environment that makes our team members feel at home.

If you’re looking to join a team of talented go-getters who tackle big vision projects other companies could only dream of, you just might have found your match. With our range of services, including landscape design, development, maintenance and enhancements, there’s no limit to what we can do, and what you can achieve.

Growing Everyday

Like the communities we serve, you are on a constant path of discovery to shape your career and personal development. In addition to best-in-class opportunities and competitive salary, you may be eligible for benefits and perks like:

• Paid time off
• Health and wellness coverage
• 401k savings plan

BrightView is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.