Plant Healthcare Technician — Trees & Shrubs

Davey Tree Expert Co.; Cordova (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time off

Paid holidays

Advancement opportunities

401(k) with company match

Employee-owned company & stock options

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus

Scholarship program

Charitable matching gift

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Plant Healthcare Technician to perform fertilization and pest management outdoors, servicing trees, shrubs, and lawns. Your office will be the job site, and you will operate spray and injection tools, driving and maintaining associated equipment.

Locations include Cordova, MD, with opportunities for advancement and a strong safety culture. A valid driver’s license and preferred horticulture knowledge are required or encouraged.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Background in horticulture or landscaping preferred.
• Turf, weed, tree and shrub ID knowledge preferred.
• Ability to complete Davey development books upon hire and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Perform fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools.
• Identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest-prone areas.
• Educate clients about diagnoses and prescribed pest control and fertilization services.

Skills

Love outdoors

Horticulture background

Turf/Weed/ID knowledge

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Plant Healthcare Technician to perform fertilization and pest management outdoors, servicing trees, shrubs, and lawns. Your office will be the job site, and you will operate spray and injection tools, driving and maintaining associated equipment.

Locations include Cordova, MD, with opportunities for advancement and a strong safety culture. A valid driver’s license and preferred horticulture knowledge are required or encouraged.