Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Bartlett Tree Experts•San Francisco, CA

19d•$25 - $35

About The Position

The Plant Health Care Specialist monitors, evaluates, and provides 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. The specialist works outdoors year-round in all weather conditions and, during the off-season, joins a tree care crew under the supervision of an 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; the company pays the exam cost and provides 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.
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 of $25.00–$35.00 per hour.
Safety-first culture and professional workplace.
Advancement opportunities and promotion 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.
Training, continuing education programs, and resources provided by Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC.