Plant Health Care Technician

Davey Tree Expert Co; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee-owned company & stock options

Health plan

Career development program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Plant Health Care Technician in Needham, MA. The role is outdoors, providing fertilization and pest management for trees, shrubs, and lawns with spray and injection tools.

You will diagnose plant health issues, educate clients on treatments, and operate equipment. This full-time, on-site position offers benefits and opportunities in a nationwide employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• Must enjoy outdoor work and be comfortable working outside in various weather conditions.
• Preferred: Horticulture or Landscaping background and turf/weed/tree/shrub ID knowledge.
• Possess or obtain Davey landscape career development materials and safety courses (First Aid, CPR, defensive driving) as required by hire.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to obtain DOT medical card on hire; pesticide licenses if required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Perform fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools.
• Identify insects, weeds, and fungus, diagnose issues, and educate clients about prescribed pest control and fertilization services.
• Operate and maintain truck and sprayer equipment; monitor pest control methods post-application and report progress to customers and supervisors.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Horticulture/landscaping background

Pest/disease knowledge

First Aid/CPR training

Defensive driving

Valid driver’s license

DOT medical card

Pesticide licenses (if required)

Education

Horticulture or Landscaping background (non-degree)

Job description

Company:The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations:Needham, MA
Additional Locations:NA
Work Site:On Site
Req ID:229109

Position Overview

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Plant Health Care Technician to our passionate team of landscape professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!

Performs fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection toolsby performing the following duties.

Compensation

$26.00 - $34.00 hourly, based on experience

Job Duties

What You’ll Do:

• 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.
• Perform the prescribed fertilization and integrated pest management on tree and shrubs using spray and injection tools.
• Continuously monitor the pest control and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
• Drive, use, maintain and properly operate truck and sprayer equipment.

Qualifications

What We’re Seeking:

• Love of the outdoors
• Preferred: Background in Horticulture or Landscaping
• Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID knowledge
• Ability to complete the Davey landscape career development books upon hire
• Ability to complete the Davey First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
• Required: Valid driver’s license (ability to get DOT med card upon hire)
• Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law

Additional Information

What We Offer: *

• Paid Time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
• Group Health Plan
• Employee referral bonus program
• Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
• Charitable matching gift program

*all listed benefits available to eligible employees

Company Overview

Invest in your future. Join one of the largest Employee Owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Plant Health Care Technician to our passionate team of landscape professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!

Divisional 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.

Hartney Greymont, a Davey company, provides a full range of tree care services and is based in the greater Boston, Massachusetts, area. TheDavey 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.

Employment Type:Permanent
Job Type:Full Time
Travel Expectations: None