Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist
Bartlett Tree Experts•Nashville, TN
About The Position
The Plant Health Care Specialist monitors, evaluates, and provides care for trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties. The role involves outdoor work throughout the year in a professional, safety-focused environment. Bartlett Tree Experts provides hands-on training from its arborist team. During the off-season, the specialist works as a member of a tree care crew under the supervision of the Arborist Crew Leader.
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.
- Valid driver's license.
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 diagnosis, safety procedures, label instructions, and state laws.
- 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
- Competitive compensation.
- Safety-first culture and professional workplace.
- Advancement opportunities, with promotion from within.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 401k retirement plan.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Pay increases for industry credentials and licenses.
- Company-provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment.
- Boot reimbursement up to $150.
- Access to training, continuing education programs, and resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC.
- The company pays the cost of the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License exam and helps candidates prepare.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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