Plant Healthcare Technician | Boulder | Broomfield, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Broomfield, CO

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a dynamic Plant Health Care Technician to join our passionate team of tree care professionals. This position involves performing fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs, and lawns using spray and injection tools. The technician will work outdoors, providing a new view every day while cultivating their career and fertilizing their future.

Responsibilities

• Properly identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest-prone areas.
• Communicate with and educate clients regarding the diagnosis and prescribed pest control and fertilization services.
• Continuously monitor plant health quality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
• Drive, use, maintain, and properly operate equipment (truck and sprayer).

Requirements

• Love of the outdoors.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, or Landscaping.
• Knowledge of Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology, and turf or tree physiology.
• Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law.

Benefits

• 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 the 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.