Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist
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 performs prescribed treatments using spray, tree-injection, and soil-injection tools, and applies pesticides and fertilizers according to diagnosis, safety procedures, label instructions, and state laws. Specialists communicate with clients about work performed, maintain accurate daily records, and safely operate equipment and company vehicles while traveling to multiple properties. During the off-season, the specialist works as part of a tree care crew under the Arborist Crew Leader’s supervision. Bartlett provides hands-on training from its arborist team.
Requirements
- Pass a criminal background check.
- Be interested in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
- Be able to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License.
- Have a valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle record.
- Learn to identify trees and shrubs common to the region.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
- A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
Responsibilities
- Perform prescribed tree and shrub care treatments using spray, tree-injection, and soil-injection tools.
- Communicate with clients about work performed during site visits.
- Mix and apply pesticides and fertilizers according to diagnosis, safety procedures, label instructions, and state laws.
- Maintain and operate equipment and vehicles, including hand tools, spray agitators, and portable spray equipment.
- 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 and promotion from within
- 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, PPE, gear, and equipment
- Boot reimbursement up to $150
- Training, continuing education programs, and resources from Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
