Plant Healthcare Technician | Solon, Ohio

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Plant Healthcare Technician, where your love for the outdoors meets your passion for plant health. In this role, you'll be responsible for performing essential fertilization and pest management tasks while educating clients about their plant care. This position offers a unique opportunity to work outdoors, engage with nature, and develop your career in a supportive environment. Enjoy benefits like paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, and opportunities for advancement in one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation. Your adventure in horticulture starts here!

Benefits

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee referral bonus program

Career Development Program

Scholarship Program for Children of Employees

Charitable matching gift program

Qualifications

• Ability to diagnose insects, weeds, and fungus conditions.
• Complete required training programs upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform fertilization and pest management on trees and shrubs.
• Educate clients on pest control and fertilization services.

Skills

Pest Management

Fertilization Techniques

Plant Identification

Client Communication

Education

Background in Forestry

Background in Horticulture

Background in Landscaping

Tools

Sprayer Equipment

Truck

Job description

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Position Overview

Performs fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs, and lawns using spray and injection tools by performing the following duties.

Company:

The Davey Tree Expert Company

Locations:

Additional Locations: n/a

Work Site:

On Site

Req ID:

210514

Job Duties

What You’ll Do:

• 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.
• 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).

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• 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

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
• All job-specific equipment and safety gear provided
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
• Group Health Plan
• Employee referral bonus program
• Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
• Charitable matching gift program
• All listed benefits available to eligible employees

Company Overview

Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnerships, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Plant Health Care Technician to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance, and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial, and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other, and the world around us. We offer the resources, size, and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit, and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [e-mail].

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: Up to 25%

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider