Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist
Bartlett Tree Experts•Guilford, CT
About The Position
The Plant Health Care Specialist monitors, evaluates, and provides tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties. The role involves applying prescribed treatments, communicating with clients, maintaining equipment and vehicles, keeping accurate records, and safely traveling between properties. Specialists receive hands-on training from Bartlett’s arborists and work under the Arborist Crew Leader’s supervision during the off-season. The position involves working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
Requirements
- Have a passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
- Be interested in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
- Be able to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License.
- Have a 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.
- A degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture, or a related field.
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.
- Properly 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.
- Work as a member of a tree care crew under the Arborist Crew Leader’s supervision during the off-season.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- 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, personal protective equipment, gear, and equipment
- Boot reimbursement up to $150
- Training and continuing education programs
- Resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC
- The company pays the cost of the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License exam and helps candidates prepare
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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