Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist
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 performs prescribed treatments, communicates with clients, applies pesticides and fertilizers safely and in accordance with applicable instructions and laws, maintains and operates equipment and vehicles, and completes daily records. Specialists receive hands-on training from Bartlett’s arborists and work as part of a tree care crew under an Arborist Crew Leader’s supervision during the off-season. The job involves outdoor work year-round and travel between properties in a company vehicle.
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.
- Learn to identify trees and shrubs common to the region.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture.
- 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, 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
- 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
- Company-provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
- Boot reimbursement up to $150
- Access to resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC
- Advancement opportunities and promotion from within
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
