Plant Health Care Technician — Field Diagnostics

BrightView Landscapes; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes is seeking a Plant Health Care Technician to diagnose plant health issues, coordinate treatments, and monitor client sites. This role requires formal education or equivalent experience, plus a pesticide applicator license.

You will work with Operations and Account Managers, inspect equipment, and follow safety and chemical handling protocols. The position involves outdoor, physically demanding work across multiple sites, with flexible hours, driving BrightView fleet

Qualifications

• Requires a two- or four-year degree in Landscape or Business-related disciplines, or 2-3 years of equivalent experience in landscape maintenance or a similar industry.
• Must obtain a pesticide applicator’s license. Prior supervisory or leadership experience desired.
• Knowledge of plant and turf identification and care, including disease and insect knowledge; standards units of measure; and basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, area, and square feet.
• Strong communication skills, excellent customer service, and the ability to solve problems using sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Print reports of jobs with plant healthcare services sold.
• Develop a schedule for daily job inspections and applications utilizing integrated pest management practices.
• Diagnose plant health issues and determine the appropriate course of action, such as fertilization, soil testing, or chemical application.
• Assist Operations and Account Managers with diagnosing and treating plant health issues as needed, demonstrating flexibility with scheduling.
• Assist in site quality assessments when on job sites.
• Inspect truck and hoses for leaks or damage.
• Check to be sure all equipment is in working order and the equipment is calibrated correctly.

Skills

Plant health knowledge

Customer service

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in Landscape or related field

2–3 years landscape maintenance experience

Tools

Landscaping equipment

Job description

BrightView Landscapes is seeking a Plant Health Care Technician to diagnose plant health issues, coordinate treatments, and monitor client sites. This role requires formal education or equivalent experience, plus a pesticide applicator license.

You will work with Operations and Account Managers, inspect equipment, and follow safety and chemical handling protocols. The position involves outdoor, physically demanding work across multiple sites, with flexible hours, driving BrightView fleet