Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist
About The Position
The Plant Health Care Specialist monitors, evaluates, and provides tree and shrub health care on commercial and residential properties. The role performs prescribed treatments, communicates with clients about work completed, and safely mixes and applies pesticides and fertilizers. Specialists maintain and operate equipment and vehicles, keep accurate daily records, and drive to multiple properties throughout the day. During the off-season, the specialist works as part of a tree care crew under the supervision of the Arborist Crew Leader. Bartlett provides hands-on training from its team of arborists.
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.
- Willingness to 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 diagnosis, safety procedures, label instructions, and state laws.
- Properly maintain and operate equipment and vehicles, including hand tools, spray agitators, and portable spray equipment.
- 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, PPE, gear, and equipment.
- Boot reimbursement up to $150.
- Training, continuing education programs, and resources from the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC.
- Advancement opportunities and promotion from within.
- 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
Education Level
No Education Listed
