Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Bartlett Tree Experts•North Ridgeville, OH

20d•Onsite

About The Position

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

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; the company will pay for the exam and help with preparation.
Valid driver’s license.
Willingness to learn to identify trees and shrubs common to the region.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture.
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.
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

Competitive compensation.
Safety-first culture and professional workplace.
Advancement opportunities and promotion from within.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Paid time off and holidays.
Pay increases for industry credentials and licenses.
Company-provided uniforms, personal protective equipment, gear, and equipment.
Boot reimbursement up to $150.
Training and continuing education programs.
Resources provided by Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Company payment for the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License exam and help preparing for it.