Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Bartlett Tree Experts • Scarborough, ME

2d • $18 - $25 • 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 outdoor work throughout the year and includes applying treatments, communicating with clients, maintaining equipment and vehicles, keeping records, and safely traveling to multiple properties. Bartlett provides hands-on training from its team of arborists. During the off-season, the specialist works as a member of a tree care crew under the supervision of the Arborist Crew Leader.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License.
• Passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
• Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to learn to identify trees and shrubs common to the region.

Nice To Haves

• Currently holding a Maine Pesticide License; the employer will train the right person.
• Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture experience.
• 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, portable spray equipment, and other machinery.
• Complete accurate record-keeping and daily 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 and license pay increases.
• Company-paid apparel, personal protective equipment, gear, and equipment.
• Boot reimbursement up to $150 for tree work, or free waterproof pesticide boots.
• Training, continuing education programs, and resources from Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories.
• Hands-on training from Bartlett’s arborist team.
• Advancement opportunities and promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

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