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 treatments, communicating with clients, and safely applying pesticides and fertilizers. Specialists work outdoors year-round in varied weather conditions, travel between properties in a company vehicle, and maintain equipment and accurate daily records. Hands-on training is provided by Bartlett’s team of arborists. During the off-season, the specialist works as a member of a tree care crew under the Arborist Crew Leader’s supervision.
Requirements
- A 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 record-keeping and daily 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.
- 401k retirement plan.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Industry credential/license pay increases.
- Company-provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment.
- Boot reimbursement up to $150.
- Access to training, continuing education programs, and resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC.
- Hands-on training.
- Advancement opportunities; the company promotes from within.
- The company will pay for the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License exam and help candidates prepare.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
