Plant Healthcare Technician

Complete Landscaping Service; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Plant Healthcare Technician where you will apply essential treatments for plant health care in Bowie, MD. This entry-level position offers comprehensive training and provides a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth. If you're organized and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team, apply now to become a valuable member of our landscaping services.

Benefits

Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off starting at 2 weeks per year

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Equity Program

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with required skills developed through comprehensive training.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and safety procedures.
• Basic arithmetic skills for measurements and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Apply Plant Health Care treatments according to label and work order specifications.
• Perform site setup, cleanup, and maintain accurate records of chemicals used.
• Communicate effectively with team members and the public for safety.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

Pesticide Applicator's License (or ability to obtain)

Job description

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Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $35.00/hr

COMPLETE LANDSCAPING SERVICES

Plant Healthcare Technician

Bowie, MD

Monarch Landscape Companies is a family of successful landscape brands in eight states across the United States. We are a values-based learning organization committed to being the best place to work as a landscape professional. At Monarch Landscape Companies, your achievements determine your rewards, your abilities define your success, and your professionalism leads to autonomy!

This posting remains open year-round as we are always looking for great people to join our team! If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application and we will reach out shortly.

Job Summary

The primary function of this position is to apply Plant Health Care (PHC) treatments according to label requirements, work order specifications and management directives. The T-1 can complete treatments according to professional standards of quality and safety as well as work in an efficient, organized manner. The proficient T-1 is self-directed and organized. They have an introductory understanding of application procedures that improve the health and appearance of plants and trees on client properties. PHC techs may be required to work off hours, including nights and early mornings. A T-1 works as a contributing member of the tree care team. Additionally, the T-1 can work autonomously, as needed.

Essential Responsibilities

• Working as part of a team.
• Working autonomously
• Works according to company protocols and procedures
• Applies products according to label specifications, including techniques to minimize off- target application
• Performs PHC treatments that maintain healthy trees and plants for our clients.
• Job site set up, clean up, and organization.
• Stores chemicals in a neat, secure and orderly fashion in the vehicle and at the yard
• Keeps accurate and compliant records of chemicals and usage amounts for each job
• Daily equipment inspection and maintenance
• Equipment calibration
• Refers to the PHC calendar for Work Orders and job locations
• Ensure that the public that they might interact with in the work area will be safe
• Communicate effectively with other crew members and the public
• Communicate effectively with management team
  
  
  

Mimimnum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education And/or Experience

This is an entry-level position. The technician will receive comprehensive training to develop the necessary skills and competencies. An untrained technician typically requires one year of training to advance to the next level. Qualified candidates must either possess or be able to obtain an applicator's license in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as sales orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and product labels. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Ability to perform these operations using weight measurement, volume, and distance. The comprehension levels required to make arithmetic calculations including fractions, decimals, and percentages.

Reasoning Ability

Apply critical thinking skills to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Data

It is essential to make calculations or estimate weight, volume and distance related to PHC operations

Communication

It is essential to communicate verbally with the public to direct them safely around and through the work area. It is critical to communicate effectively through a variety of modes and platforms with management and other team members to perform the work within acceptable standards.

Best Practices and Procedures

It is essential to follow established procedures related to personal hygiene, decontamination, knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment and its limitations, maintenance of equipment, adjustments to equipment, and report malfunctioning equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described include bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, lifting up to 70 pounds, working in all types of weather including but not limited to cold, hot, and rain. Dexterity with fingers and hands to disassemble/reassemble small parts. Ability to stand and walk throughout the day for hours at a time.

Detailed Description Of Tasks

• PHC Tech 1 (T-1) is an entry level position. Team members at the T-1 level have introductory applicator skills and demonstrate proficiency in the following areas related to PHC
• PHC work procedures- a T-1 can perform basic applications as directed by label and work order.
• Equipment operation- a T-1 has appropriate DL for assigned vehicle
• Equipment operation- a T-1 has basic proficiency in a variety of application equipment Including various injection equipment such as soil injection, trunk injections, and backpack sprayers
• Equipment operation- a T-1 has basic proficiency in a variety of application equipment Including various overhead spray equipment
• Tools- A T-1 can effectively inspect, use, and maintain all PHC related equipment
• PPE- A T-1 uses task specific Personal Protective Equipment according to industry standards and company protocols.
• Jobsite Management- A T-1 is responsible for keeping their work zone safe and organized. A T-1 effectively implements plans to prevent off target or non-target application. A T-1 ensures a protected work zone.
• Record Keeping- A T-1 records all relevant application data for compliance purposes.
  
  
  

Total Rewards

At Monarch, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain top talent. Elements of our Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Monarch also provides eligible employees with an array of additional benefits, including:

• The opportunity to enroll in a variety of healthcare benefit programs, including medical, dental, and vision plan options; flexible spending accounts; retirement savings plans; term life/ad&d; and a number of supplemental insurances
• Company Provided Life/AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 3 Days Paid Bereavement
• 5 Days Paid Jury Duty
• Employee Equity Program
• Paid Time Off Starting at 2 weeks per year
• Sick Pay in accordance with applicable state or local ordinance
• On-Demand Pay Through A Partnership with DailyPay
• Referral Bonuses Programs
• Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts
• Education Assistance
• Best-in-Class Learning Management System
• Career Advancement Opportunities
  
  
  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as position, tenure, geographic location, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown below is provided in compliance with state specific laws. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations, and therefore may be different in other locations or operating divisions.

Pay Ranges for Applicants:

• Applicants with no experience: $20 per hour
• Applicants with 2+ years of experience: $24–$26 per hour
• Applicants with a pesticide applicator's license and 5+ years of experience: $35 per hour
  
  
  

Complete Landscaping Services is an EEO and E-Verify participating employer.

Complete Landscaping Services is an On Demand Daily Pay employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Facilities Services

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