Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist
About The Position
The Plant Health Care Specialist monitors, evaluates, and provides care for trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties. The role includes applying prescribed treatments and pesticides, communicating with clients, maintaining equipment and vehicles, keeping accurate records, and driving to multiple properties. Hands-on training is provided by Bartlett’s arborist team. During the off-season, the specialist works as part of a tree care crew under the supervision of the Arborist Crew Leader. The role involves working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
Requirements
- A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
- Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
- Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License; the company pays for the exam and helps candidates prepare.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Learn to identify trees and shrubs common to the region.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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 diagnoses, 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.
- Pay increases for industry credentials and licenses.
- Company-provided uniforms, personal protective equipment, gear, and equipment.
- Boot reimbursement up to $150.
- Training, continuing education programs, and resources from the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC.
- Hands-on training from Bartlett’s arborist team.
- Advancement opportunities; the company promotes from within.
- Safety-first culture and professional workplace.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
