Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist
About The Position
The Plant Health Care Specialist monitors, evaluates, and provides care for trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties. The role performs prescribed treatments using spray, tree injection, and soil injection tools; mixes and applies pesticides and fertilizers in accordance with diagnoses, safety procedures, label instructions, and state laws; and communicates with clients about work performed. Specialists maintain equipment and vehicles, complete daily records and reports, and drive a company vehicle to multiple properties. During the off-season, the specialist works as part of a tree care crew under the Arborist Crew Leader’s supervision. Bartlett provides hands-on training from its arborist team.
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.
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.
- Interest in learning to identify trees and shrubs common to the region.
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 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, 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
- $19.00–$30.00 per hour.
- A safety-first culture and professional workplace.
- Advancement opportunities; the company promotes 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, PPE, gear, and equipment.
- Boot reimbursement up to $150.
- Access to training, continuing education programs, and resources from Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC.
- The company pays the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License exam cost and helps candidates prepare.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
