Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist
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 performing prescribed tree and shrub treatments, communicating with clients, applying pesticides and fertilizers safely and in accordance with applicable instructions and laws, maintaining equipment and vehicles, completing records, and driving to multiple properties. Bartlett provides hands-on training from its arborist team. During the off-season, the specialist works as a member of a tree care crew under the Arborist Crew Leader’s supervision. The position is based in Tampa, Florida, and involves outdoor work year-round in all weather conditions.
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 is preferred but not required.
- A degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture, or a related field is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Perform tree and shrub care treatments using spray, tree injection, and soil injection tools as prescribed by the Arborist Representative.
- Communicate with clients about work performed during site visits.
- Mix and apply pesticides and fertilizers to trees and shrubs according to diagnosis, 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.
- During the off-season, work as a member of a tree care crew under the Arborist Crew Leader’s supervision.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Industry credential and license pay increases.
- Training, continuing education programs, and resources from the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Company-provided uniforms, personal protective equipment, gear, and equipment.
- Boot reimbursement up to $150.
- Competitive compensation.
- Advancement opportunities and a promote-from-within culture.
- The company pays for the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License exam and helps candidates prepare.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
