Plant Healthcare Tree/ Shrub Technician

Full-time - Entry Level

Wilmington, DE

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

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!

Responsibilities

• Perform fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs, and lawns using spray and injection tools.
• 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.
• 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 required
• 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