Plant Health Care Technician

Davey Tree Expert Co; Tampa (FL); Presencial; USD 37.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Parental leave

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

PTO and holidays

Payroll savings plan

Charitable matching gifts

Referral bonus

Educational scholarships

Davey Family Scholarship

20% service discount

Descripción de la vacante

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Tampa, FL is seeking a CLS Plant Health Care Technician to apply fertilizers, pesticides, and fungicides on client properties outdoors. You will measure solutions, inspect work sites, and document treatments while prioritizing safety and client service.

This full-time, on-site role offers comprehensive benefits, a DOT-friendly environment, and growth within a large, employee-owned company dedicated to horticultural excellence.

Formación

• Must be 21+ years old to operate equipment per DOT requirements.
• Valid Driver’s License required; Class B CDL valuable but not required.
• Active CPCO (Certified Pest Control License) with Lawn & Ornamental.
• Completion or rapid qualification in Davey Tree training program.

Responsabilidades

• 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 specs and maintain documentation including pesticide labels and SDSs.
• Inspect worksites for underground utilities and set up traffic safety measures.
• Diagnose plant diseases and determine appropriate treatments.
• Operate and maintain sprayer equipment and ensure efficiency.
• Adhere to safety regulations and handle materials safely.
• Perform site cleanup and maintenance tasks.
• Communicate diagnoses and treatments to clients.
• Keep daily application records and time reports.

Conocimientos

Driver's license

DOT certification

Educación

CPCO license (Lawn and Ornamental)

Descripción del empleo

Company:The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations:Tampa, FL
Additional Locations:N/A
Work Site:On Site
Req ID:230448

Position Overview

The CLS 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.

Compensation

Hourly pay from $27.00 - $32.00 based on experience and licenses

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.

• 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*
• Plus, so much more!

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1

What You'll Do:

• 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.

What We're Looking For:

• Must be at least 21 years of age to operate equipment as a Department of Transportation (DOT) certified driver for specific vehicles or equipment.
• Required: Valid Driver’s License. Class B CDL valuable, but not required.
• Required: active CPCO (Certified Pest Control License) with Lawn and Ornamental
• 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.
• Ability to operate mobile power equipment.

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 partnerships, a commitment to safety and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.

We're currently looking to add a dynamic Plant Health Care Technician to our passionate team of tree care 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.

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.

Employment Type:Permanent
Job Type:Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%