Spray Technician (Ontario, OR, US, 97914)

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Ontario (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Opportunities for advancement

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Co. is hiring for a position in pest management in Ontario, Oregon. The role involves performing fertilization and pest management on residential landscapes using various techniques and tools. Candidates should have a love for the outdoors and relevant licenses.

Benefits include paid time off, career development opportunities, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Candidates will need to maintain communication with clients regarding the services provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to diagnose insects, weeds, and pest areas.
• Strong communication skills with clients regarding pest management.
• Love for outdoor work and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform fertilization and pest management on various landscapes.
• Communicate diagnosis and service details to clients.
• Operate truck and sprayer equipment.

Skills

Pest identification

Horticulture knowledge

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Education

Oregon Pesticide License

Relevant pesticide licenses

Job description

Company: Davey Tree Surgery Co.
Locations: Ontario, OR, Boise, ID
Additional Locations: Payette, ID, Ontario, Oregon, John Day, Oregon
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 223642

Position Overview

Performs fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools on landscape of private, governmental or business residences by 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, aerification, seeding, and fertilization service with customers.
• Continuously monitor lawn quality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
• Drive, use, maintain and properly operate truck and sprayer equipment.

Qualifications

What We’re Seeking:

• Love of the outdoors
• Preferred: Oregon Pesticide License
• Preferred: background in Horticulture, or Landscaping
• Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID knowledge
• Ability to complete the Davey first aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
• Preferred: 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

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.

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 75%