Plant Health Technician: Outdoor Fertilization & IPM

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Mokena (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Health Plan

Employee-owned company

Stock purchase options

Career Development Program

Scholarship Program for Children of Em

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Mokena, IL is hiring a Plant Healthcare Technician. The role focuses on fertilization and integrated pest management for trees, shrubs and lawns, performed outdoors and on-site with spray and injection tools.

You will diagnose pests, educate clients about treatments, operate the truck and sprayer equipment, and monitor outcomes while adhering to safety standards. A valid driver’s license is required and pesticide licenses are preferred where required by state law.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Background in horticulture or landscaping preferred.
• Knowledge of turf, weeds, trees and shrubs is a plus.
• Must complete Davey development books and safety trainings on hire.
• License or certificates for pesticides preferred by state law.

Responsibilities

• Fertilize and manage pests on trees, shrubs and lawns using prescribed methods.
• Identify insects, weeds and fungal conditions and diagnose issues.
• Educate clients on diagnoses and recommended treatments.
• Operate and maintain truck and spray/injection equipment.
• Monitor methods and report progress to customers and supervisors.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Horticulture background

Turf/weed/tree/shrub ID knowledge

Davey career development books (hire)

First Aid / CPR training (hire)

Valid driver’s license

Pesticide licenses (state)

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Mokena, IL is hiring a Plant Healthcare Technician. The role focuses on fertilization and integrated pest management for trees, shrubs and lawns, performed outdoors and on-site with spray and injection tools.

You will diagnose pests, educate clients about treatments, operate the truck and sprayer equipment, and monitor outcomes while adhering to safety standards. A valid driver’s license is required and pesticide licenses are preferred where required by state law.