Seasonal Lawncare Technician | Long Grove, IL

Davey Tree Expert Co; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Seasonal Lawncare Technician, where your love for the outdoors meets professional growth! In this role, you'll engage in vital pest management and fertilization tasks, ensuring the health of trees and lawns while educating clients on best practices. With a strong emphasis on safety and community, this position offers opportunities for advancement and a supportive work environment. Be part of a company that values its employees and invests in their future, providing all necessary equipment and training for success in the field. Your outdoor office awaits!

Benefits

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee-owned company

Group Health Plan

Career Development Program

Scholarship Program for Children of Employees

Charitable matching gift program

Qualifications

• Ability to identify insects, weeds, and pest conditions.
• Completion of relevant training programs upon hire.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform fertilization and pest management on trees and lawns.
• Educate clients on pest control and fertilization services.
• Monitor plant health and communicate progress.

Skills

Plant Health Care

Pest Management

Communication

Diagnosis of Plant Diseases

Education

Background in Forestry

Background in Horticulture

Background in Landscaping

Tools

Sprayer Equipment

Truck

Job description

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Company:The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations:Long Grove, IL
Additional Locations:N/A
Work Site:On Site
Req ID:210856

Position Overview

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

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 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
• 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.

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.

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%

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