Position Overview

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Plant Health Care Technician

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!

Job Duties

What You’ll Do:

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

What We’re Looking For:

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 required

Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law

Company Overview

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