Plant Healthcare Tree/ Shrub Technician

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in horticultural and environmental services seeks a Plant Healthcare Tree/Shrub Technician in Wilmington, DE. This outdoor role involves fertilization, pest management, and client education with opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates will have a passion for nature and relevant backgrounds in forestry or horticulture.

Benefits

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee-owned company benefits

Career Development Program

Qualifications

• Completion of Davey Tree Qualified Plant Health Care Tech training program upon hire.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Preferred relevant pesticide and related licenses.

Responsibilities

• Perform fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs, and lawns.
• Identify and diagnose insect and pest problems for clients.
• Monitor plant health quality and communicate progress.

Skills

Love of the outdoors

Pest management

Client communication

Plant identification

Education

Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping

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Position 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.

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company

Locations: Wilmington, DE

Additional Locations: N/A

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 211522

Position 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!

Job Duties

What You’ll Do:

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

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 with customers.

Continuously monitor plant heath 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 required

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

Company Overview

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

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

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

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