Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Bartlett Tree Experts•Springfield, VA

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About The Position

The Plant Health Care Specialist monitors, evaluates, and provides tree and shrub health care on commercial and residential properties. The role involves applying prescribed treatments, communicating with clients, maintaining equipment and vehicles, completing daily records, and safely traveling between properties. Specialists receive hands-on training from Bartlett’s arborists and work under an Arborist Representative’s direction, joining a tree care crew under the Arborist Crew Leader’s supervision during the off-season. The work is outdoors year-round and 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.
Be willing to learn to identify trees and shrubs common to the region.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture 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 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 diagnosis, safety procedures, label instructions, and state laws.
Properly 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.