Plant Health Technician, Trees & Shrubs - Outdoor Role

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee-owned company

Stock purchase options

Group Health Plan

Scholarship Program for Children of Em

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Plant Healthcare Technician to perform fertilization and pest management for trees, shrubs, and lawns. The role is on-site in Cockeysville, MD, with equipment, safety gear, and company training provided.

You will diagnose pest conditions, educate clients, and operate spray/injection tools, contributing to a client-focused landscape service team.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors and ability to work outside in various conditions.
• Background in horticulture or landscaping preferred.
• Turf, weed, tree and shrub ID knowledge preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required; pesticide licenses preferred if required by state.

Responsibilities

• Fertilize and manage pests for trees, shrubs, and lawns using spray and injection tools.
• Identify insects, weeds, and fungi; diagnose issues and communicate findings to clients.
• Educate clients on prescribed pest control and fertilization services.
• Operate and maintain truck and sprayer equipment; monitor methods post-application.
• Coordinate with supervisors and customers to report progress and needs.

Skills

Outdoor enthusiasm

Horticulture knowledge

Tree/shrub identification

Valid driver's license

Pesticide licensing (preferred)

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Plant Healthcare Technician to perform fertilization and pest management for trees, shrubs, and lawns. The role is on-site in Cockeysville, MD, with equipment, safety gear, and company training provided.

You will diagnose pest conditions, educate clients, and operate spray/injection tools, contributing to a client-focused landscape service team.