Plant Healthcare Tree/ Shrub Technician

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) with company match

Employee-owned company stock options

Group health plan

Employee referral program

Scholarship program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Plant HealthCare Technician to join a field-based team in Gaithersburg, MD. You’ll perform fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs, and lawns, using spray and injection tools while documenting findings for customers.

Office is outdoors with a new view each day; training opportunities include the Davey Tree Plant Health Care Tech program, First Aid/CPR, and defensive driving.

Qualifications

• 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 required.
• Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Performs fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools.
• Cultivate your career and fertilize your future.
• 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 with customers.
• Continuously monitor plant health, fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
• Drive, use, maintain and properly operate equipment (truck and sprayer).

Skills

Love of the outdoors

Forestry background

Horticulture background

Landscaping background

Turf ID

Tree & shrub ID

Pathology knowledge

Education

Driver’s license

Pesticide licenses

Job description

Company:The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations:Gaithersburg, MD
Additional Locations:NA
Work Site:On Site
Req ID:230726

Position Overview

Pay range $22-$30 depending on experience

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 HealthCareTechnician toour passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office isoutdoors,and you get a new view every day!

Job Duties

What You’ll Do:

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

Cultivate your career and fertilize your future!

Properlyidentify and diagnoseinsects, weeds,fungus conditionsandpestproneareas.

Communicate with and educate the client regardingthediagnosis and the prescribedpest controlandfertilization servicewith customers.

Continuously monitorplant heathquality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers andsupervisors.

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 required

Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law

Company Overview

What We Offer: *

Paidtime 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

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.

TheDavey 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.

Employment Type:Permanent
Job Type:Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%