Plant Health Care Technician

Arbor Masters; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) with 50% Company Match up to 4%

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability (Company Paid)

$25k AD&D Insurance (Company Paid)

Employee Assistance Program (Company-P

Six Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Professional certification and renewal

Professional development training

Job summary

Arbor Masters in Wichita, KS is seeking a Plant Health Care Technician (PHC Tech) to diagnose tree and plant health issues, communicate with homeowners, and apply prescribed treatments. The role combines field work, customer interaction, and sales of PHC products to meet customer needs and grow the service line.

You will perform pesticide and fertilizer applications, inspect properties, follow safety procedures, and maintain equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be a team player with a positive attitude.
• Must have a valid class C driver's license.
• Class A CDL Preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently.
• Ability to complete labor-intensive outdoor work with exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to navigate uneven terrain, stand, walk, bend, crouch, reach, and lift in excess of 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Possession of a Certified Pesticide Applicator License is preferred.
• Industry experience or Associates Degree in related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing pesticide applications, including fungicide and insecticide sprays, and fertilizer applications.
• Identify basic insects, diseases, and trees.
• Identify and comprehend chemical labels.
• Contact homeowners upon arrival, review work, and note changes before starting.
• Complete a thorough inspection/evaluation of the property for plant health concerns and submit notes.
• Perform fertilization services per SOPs and safety regulations.
• Complete a daily truck maintenance checklist and coordinate repairs.
• Operate equipment such as stump grinders and assist with stump removal as needed.
• Travel between job sites using maps and directions.

Skills

Team player

Follow directions

Work independently

Outdoor work readiness

Customer communication

Map/navigation

Education

Associates Degree in related field

Certified Pesticide Applicator License (preferred)

Job description

Why work at Arbor Masters?

Arbor Masters is a third-generation, family-owned business, specializing in all areas of tree service and plant care. We love our industry, our work family, and making sure our customers are satisfied by approaching our work with high-level standards for safety and excellence. We are putting down new roots and expanding the family business. We are currently looking to add a Plant Health Care Technician (PHC Tech) to our team of experts. As a PHC Tech, you will have the unique opportunity to communicate with customers and discuss their PHC needs, as well as selling and applying the needed products.

PHC Tech

Range 21.00 hr to 26.00hr

Why work at Arbor Masters

Arbor Masters is a third-generation, family-owned business, specializing in all areas of tree service and plant care. We love our industry, our work family, and making sure our customers are satisfied by approaching our work with high-level standards for safety and excellence. We are putting down new roots and expanding the family business. We are currently looking to add a Plant Health Care Technician (PHC Tech) to our team of experts. As a PHC Tech, you will have the unique opportunity to communicate with customers and discuss their PHC needs, as well as selling and applying the needed products.

When you join the Arbor Masters team, you are joining our work family. We want to see our work family continually grow and succeed. This is not just a job; it is a career path! We will equip you with all the experience and training necessary to grow and advance in the company. The opportunity is all yours and what you want to make of it!

As a PHC Tech, You Would Be Responsible For

• Performing pesticide applications, including but not limited to fungicide and insecticide sprays, and fertilizer applications
• Ability to identify basic insects, diseases, and trees
• Identifying and comprehending chemical labels
• Contacting homeowners upon arrival at the job site, reviewing work to be performed and noting any changes or add-ons before beginning work
• Completing a thorough inspection/evaluation of the entire property for plant health concerns before leaving job site and submitting notes to supervisor, and collecting payment
• Performing fertilization services in accordance with AMTL standard operating procedures, ANSI
• A300 standards, and OSHA safety regulations and utilizing safety PPE
• Completing a daily checklist for truck maintenance (including notification of routine maintenance or repair for shop mechanics)
• Operating equipment such as stump grinders and assisting with stump removal as needed
• Traveling from one job site to another, utilizing maps, street guides, and other directional resources

Requirements

• Must be a team player with a positive attitude!
• Must have a valid class C driver's license
• Class A CDL Preffered
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to follow directions and work independently
• Ability to complete labor-intensive outdoor work with exposure to a variety of weather conditions
• Ability to navigate uneven terrain, stand, walk, bend, crouch, reach, and lift in excess of 501bs on a regular basis
• Possession of a Certified Pesticide Applicator License is preferred
• Industry experience or Associates Degree in related field is preferred

Benefits

• Medical Plan effective 60 days following start date
• Dental Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) (50% Company Match up to 4%/2%)
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability (100% Company Paid)
• $25k AD&D Insurance (100% Company Paid)
• Employee Assistance Program (100% Company Paid)
• Six (6) Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement)
• Professional certification and registration renewals
• Professional development training

Our core purpose is to love people and pursue excellence in the tree care and landscaping industry.