Tree & Shrub Plant Health Technician - Field

Davey Tree Expert Co.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time off and holidays

Advancement opportunities

All job equipment and safety gear

401(k) with company match

Employee-owned company & discounted股票

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Plant Healthcare Technician to perform fertilization and pest management for trees, shrubs, and lawns on an on-site basis. The role requires outdoor work and involves diagnosing pests, educating clients, and operating spray and injection equipment.

We offer benefits and opportunities for advancement, with an employee-owned culture and ongoing training. Travel is up to 25% as needed.

Qualifications

• Outdoor enthusiasts with a passion for working outdoors.
• Background in horticulture or landscaping is preferred.
• Knowledge of turf, weed, tree and shrub identification is preferred.
• Willingness to complete Davey landscape career development books on hire.
• Willingness to complete Davey First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course on hire.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Pesticide licenses/certificates as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate your career and fertilize your future!
• Identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest-prone areas.
• Educate clients about the diagnosis and prescribed pest control and fertilization services.
• Perform prescribed fertilization and IPM on trees and shrubs using spray and injection tools.
• Monitor pest control and fertilization methods after application and report progress to customers and supervisors.
• Drive, operate, maintain, and properly use truck and sprayer equipment.

Skills

Outdoor enthusiasm

Horticulture/landscape background

Lawn and landscape ID knowledge

Davey training commitment

First Aid/CPR/Defensive driving course

Valid driver’s license

Pesticide licenses (state dependent)

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Plant Healthcare Technician to perform fertilization and pest management for trees, shrubs, and lawns on an on-site basis. The role requires outdoor work and involves diagnosing pests, educating clients, and operating spray and injection equipment.

We offer benefits and opportunities for advancement, with an employee-owned culture and ongoing training. Travel is up to 25% as needed.