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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 role requires proper identification and diagnosis of insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest-prone areas, as well as effective communication with clients regarding diagnosis and prescribed services. The technician will continuously monitor plant health quality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors. The work environment is outdoors, providing a new view every day.
Responsibilities
- 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 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
- Valid driver's license
- 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.
Nice-to-haves
- Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping
- Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology and knowledge of 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 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
