Plant Health Care Technician — Outdoor Growth & Training

Davey Tree Expert Co.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and paid holidays

Opportunities for advancement

All job specific equipment and safety…

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Employee-owned company & discounted…

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Plant Healthcare Technician in Forest Lake, MN, with a Trainee-to-Technician path beginning this fall/winter and advancing to spring 2027. You will perform fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools, following safety guidelines and industry best practices.

This hands-on role offers competitive wages starting at $22–$29 per hour, opportunities for advancement, paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Preferred: Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping.
• Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology and knowledge of turf or tree physiology.
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree Qualified Plant Health Care Tech training program upon hire.
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Continuously monitor plant health quality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
• Drive, use, maintain and properly operate equipment (truck and sprayer).
• Learn to perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients.

Skills

Love of the outdoors

Valid driver’s license

Outdoor work readiness

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Plant Healthcare Technician in Forest Lake, MN, with a Trainee-to-Technician path beginning this fall/winter and advancing to spring 2027. You will perform fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools, following safety guidelines and industry best practices.

This hands-on role offers competitive wages starting at $22–$29 per hour, opportunities for advancement, paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits