Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Bartlett Tree Experts • Lake Bluff, IL

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About The Position

The Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist monitors, evaluates, and provides tree and shrub health care for commercial and residential properties. The role involves applying prescribed treatments, communicating with clients, maintaining equipment and vehicles, completing records, and safely driving to multiple properties throughout the day. The specialist receives hands-on training from Bartlett’s team of arborists and works under an Arborist Crew Leader’s supervision as a member of a tree care crew during the off-season.

Requirements

• Have a passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
• Be interested in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
• Be able to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License.
• Have a 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 regarding work performed during site visits.
• Mix and apply pesticides and fertilizers to trees and shrubs 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 record-keeping and reporting daily.
• 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.
• 401k 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.
• Training, continuing education programs, and resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC.
• The company pays for the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License exam and helps employees prepare.
• Advancement opportunities and promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

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