Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Bartlett Tree Experts • North Ridgeville, OH

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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, keeping accurate records, and safely traveling to multiple properties during the day. Specialists work as part of a tree care crew under an Arborist Crew Leader's supervision during the off-season. 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.
• 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 to trees and shrubs 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 record-keeping and reporting daily.
• 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.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Industry credential/license pay increases.
• Training and continuing education programs and resources from the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories.
• Company-provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment.
• Boot reimbursement up to $150.
• Advancement opportunities and promotion from within.
• The company will pay the cost of the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License exam and help candidates prepare.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed