Plant Health Technician: Field Diagnostics & IPM Expert

Mariani Enterprises, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

PerkSpot

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Mariani Enterprises, LLC is hiring a Field Technician to maintain and enhance client landscapes. You will inspect properties, diagnose plant health issues, and apply IPM strategies using pesticides per state rules.

Ideal candidates hold an Indiana pesticide license (3A/3B), a valid driver’s license, and related horticulture degrees or hands-on experience. The role requires outdoor work year-round and coordination with account managers across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Valid Indiana driver’s license with insurable driving record.
• Indiana Commercial Pesticide Applicator License, 3A and 3B.
• Degree in arboriculture, horticulture, plant science, or related field, or equivalent hands-on work experience.
• Working knowledge of landscape plant and turf pests, diseases, and cultural disorders common to Indiana.
• Ability to work independently, manage a daily route, and maintain a positive, client-focused attitude.
• Experience with diagnostic or route-management software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled property inspections to monitor landscape plants and turf for insect, disease, nutritional, and cultural problems.
• Diagnose plant health issues and recommend IPM treatment strategies.
• Select, mix, calibrate, and apply pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, and fertilizers per label directions and Indiana regulations.
• Operate and maintain spray rigs, application equipment, and hand tools; perform daily equipment checks.
• Complete diagnostic reports, application records, and service documentation accurately and on time.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to Account Manager in a professional manner.
• Respond to client questions and concerns.
• Maintain current pesticide applicator licensing and complete required continuing education.
• Follow safety policies and EPA/OSHA/Indiana State Chemist requirements.

Skills

Driver's license

Pesticide license 3A/3B

Pest knowledge

Diagnostic software

Route management software

Education

Degree in arboriculture

Horticulture degree

Plant science degree

Equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

Spray rigs

Job description

Mariani Enterprises, LLC is hiring a Field Technician to maintain and enhance client landscapes. You will inspect properties, diagnose plant health issues, and apply IPM strategies using pesticides per state rules.

Ideal candidates hold an Indiana pesticide license (3A/3B), a valid driver’s license, and related horticulture degrees or hands-on experience. The role requires outdoor work year-round and coordination with account managers across multiple sites.