Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Bartlett Tree Experts•Santa Barbara, CA

25d

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, applying pesticides and fertilizers, communicating with clients, maintaining equipment and vehicles, keeping records, and safely traveling between properties. Specialists receive hands-on training from Bartlett’s team of arborists and work under an Arborist Crew Leader’s supervision during the off-season. The position involves outdoor work year-round in all weather conditions.

Requirements

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.
Learn to identify trees and shrubs common to the region.

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 regarding 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 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.
401k retirement plan.
Paid time off and holidays.
Industry credential and license pay increases.
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 will pay for the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License exam and help with preparation.
Advancement opportunities; the company promotes from within.
Safety-first culture and professional workplace.