Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Bartlett Tree Experts • Clackamas, OR

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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 care treatments and communicates with clients about work completed. Bartlett provides hands-on training from its team of arborists. Specialists work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions and, during the off-season, work as part of a tree care crew under the Arborist Crew Leader’s supervision.

Requirements

• Passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
• Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
• Obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License within the first 90 days.
• Experience in plant health care.
• 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 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 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

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Industry credential/license pay increases.
• Company-provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment.
• Boot reimbursement up to $150.
• Training, continuing education programs, and resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC.
• Advancement opportunities; the company promotes from within.
• Safety-first culture and professional workplace.

What This Job Offers

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