Tree Health Care Specialist - Outdoors & Growth

Bartlett; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and ADP

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment

Job summary

Beverly Farms, MA-based Bartlett Tree Experts seeks a Plant Health Care Specialist to monitor, evaluate, and provide care for trees and shrubs on residential and commercial properties. Hands-on training is provided by Bartlett's team of arborists.

Role involves treatments using sprays, injections, and soil injections, client communication, and safety-focused pesticide application. Valid driver's license and a passion for outdoor work are essential.

Qualifications

• Perform tree and shrub care treatments using spray, tree injection, and soil injection tools.
• Strong communication with clients about work performed during site visits.
• Ability to mix and apply pesticides and fertilizers according to safety procedures and labels.

Responsibilities

• Performing tree and shrub care treatments using spray, tree injection, and soil injection tools as prescribed by the Arborist Representative
• Communicating with clients regarding work performed during site visits
• Mixing and applying pesticides and fertilizers to trees and shrubs according to diagnosis, safety procedures, label instructions, and state laws
• Properly maintaining and operating equipment and vehicles (hand tools, spray agitators, portable spray equipment, and other machinery)
• Completing accurate record‑keeping and reporting daily
• Safely driving a company vehicle to multiple properties throughout the day
• Working as a member of a tree care crew, under the Arborist Crew Leader's supervision, during the off‑season
• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Interest in working outdoors year‑round in all weather conditions
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License - We will pay for the cost of the exam and help you prepare!
• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record
• Learn to identify trees and shrubs common to the region
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field OR prior experience working in landscaping or horticulture is preferred but not required

Skills

Plant Health Care

Arboriculture

Pesticide application

Driver's license

Background check

Education

Degree in Arboriculture/Forestry/Horticulture

Related landscaping/horticulture experience

Job description

Beverly Farms, MA-based Bartlett Tree Experts seeks a Plant Health Care Specialist to monitor, evaluate, and provide care for trees and shrubs on residential and commercial properties. Hands-on training is provided by Bartlett's team of arborists.

Role involves treatments using sprays, injections, and soil injections, client communication, and safety-focused pesticide application. Valid driver's license and a passion for outdoor work are essential.