Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Bartlett Tree Experts • San Rafael, CA

25d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Health Care Specialist monitors, evaluates, and provides plant health care for trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties. The role involves applying prescribed treatments, communicating with clients about work performed, maintaining equipment and vehicles, completing daily records, and safely traveling to multiple properties. Specialists receive hands-on training from Bartlett’s arborist team and may work on a tree care crew under an Arborist Crew Leader’s supervision during the off-season.

Requirements

• Passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
• Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Learn to identify trees and shrubs common to the region.

Nice To Haves

• Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture experience.
• A degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform prescribed tree and shrub care treatments using spray, tree injection, and soil injection tools.
• Communicate with clients about work performed during site visits.
• Mix and apply pesticides and fertilizers according to diagnoses, safety procedures, label instructions, and state laws.
• Properly maintain and operate equipment and vehicles, including hand tools, spray agitators, portable spray equipment, and other machinery.
• Complete accurate daily record-keeping and reporting.
• Safely drive a company vehicle to multiple properties throughout the day.
• Work as a member of a tree care crew under the Arborist Crew Leader’s supervision during the off-season.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Industry credential and license pay increases.
• Company-provided uniforms, personal protective equipment, gear, and equipment.
• Boot reimbursement up to $150.
• Access to training, continuing education programs, and resources from the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories.
• The company pays for the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License exam and helps candidates prepare.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed