Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Bartlett Tree Experts•Austin, TX

10d

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 applying prescribed treatments, communicating with clients, maintaining equipment and vehicles, completing records, and safely traveling to multiple properties. Specialists receive hands-on training from Bartlett’s arborists and work under an Arborist Crew Leader’s supervision as part of a tree care crew during the off-season.

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 employer will pay for the exam and provide preparation support.
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 according to diagnosis, 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.