Tree & Shrub Plant Health Technician

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee-owned company

Discounted stock purchase options

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus

Scholarship program for children of em

Charitable matching gifts

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Plant Healthcare Technician to perform fertilization and pest management for trees, shrubs and lawns. Your office is outdoors, with a focus on customer communication and service quality, using spray and injection tools.

We value love of the outdoors, horticulture knowledge, and the ability to diagnose pests and educate clients. A valid driver’s license and safety training are required, with benefits and training opportunities provided.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors and outdoor work
• Background in horticulture or landscaping preferred
• Turf, weed, tree and shrub ID knowledge preferred
• Ability to complete Davey landscape career development books on hire
• Ability to complete Davey First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course on hire
• Valid driver’s license required
• Pesticide licenses/certificates preferred where required by state law

Responsibilities

• Cultivate your career by performing fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs, and lawns.
• Identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest-prone areas.
• Educate customers about diagnoses and prescribed pest control and fertilization services.
• Execute prescribed fertilization and integrated pest management using spray and injection tools.
• Monitor pest control and fertilization methods and report progress to customers and supervisors.
• Operate truck and sprayer equipment and maintain vehicles properly.

Skills

Outdoor work

Horticulture/ Landscaping

Plant ID knowledge

Pest diagnosis

Customer education

Valid driver’s license

Pesticide licenses (state)

Safety training (First Aid, CPR)

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Plant Healthcare Technician to perform fertilization and pest management for trees, shrubs and lawns. Your office is outdoors, with a focus on customer communication and service quality, using spray and injection tools.

We value love of the outdoors, horticulture knowledge, and the ability to diagnose pests and educate clients. A valid driver’s license and safety training are required, with benefits and training opportunities provided.