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 plant health treatments, communicates with clients, and maintains accurate records while following safety procedures, pesticide label instructions, and state laws. Specialists work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions, travel between properties in a company vehicle, and 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 arborists.
Requirements
- Pass a criminal background check.
- 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 and a clean motor vehicle record.
- Learn to identify trees and shrubs common to the region.
Nice To Haves
- A degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture, or a related field, or prior landscaping or horticulture experience; preferred but not required.
- A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
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 according to diagnoses, safety procedures, label instructions, and state laws.
- 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
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Advancement opportunities and promotion from within
- Pay increases for industry credentials and licenses
- Company-provided uniforms, personal protective equipment, gear, and equipment
- Boot reimbursement up to $150
- Hands-on training, continuing education programs, and other professional development resources
- Employer-paid Commercial Pesticide Applicator License exam cost and preparation support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
