Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Bartlett Tree Experts • Bethel, CT

7d • Onsite

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 involves performing prescribed treatments, communicating with clients, applying pesticides and fertilizers safely, maintaining equipment and vehicles, and documenting work. The specialist receives hands-on training from Bartlett’s arborist team and works as part of a tree care crew under an Arborist Crew Leader’s supervision during the off-season. The position is based in Weston, Connecticut, and involves outdoor work year-round in all weather conditions.

Requirements

• Pass a criminal background check.
• Be interested in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
• Ability 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

• Passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
• A degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture, or a related field, or prior experience working in landscaping or horticulture; 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 record-keeping and reporting daily.
• 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.
• Training and continuing education programs.
• Company-provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment.
• Boot reimbursement up to $150.
• Advancement opportunities and promotion from within.
• Competitive compensation.
• The company pays for the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License exam and helps candidates prepare.

What This Job Offers

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