Plant Health Care Technician

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Start Date: 3/27/23  Compensation: $19 - $25

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! 

Position Overview Performs fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools by performing the following dutie

Responsibilities/Duties

  • 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/Requirements

  • 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  
Pre-employment Drug Screen and Social Security verification required.  

Contact Information

The Davey Tree Expert Company
Contact Name: Juliette Serrano
Email: juliette.serranocruz@davey.com
Phone: 4126949663
Website: Apply Online