Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Bartlett Tree Experts•Northampton, MA

26d•$21 - $35

About The Position

The Plant Health Care Specialist monitors, evaluates, and provides tree and shrub health care for commercial and residential properties. The role involves applying prescribed treatments, communicating with clients, maintaining equipment and vehicles, keeping accurate records, and safely traveling to multiple properties. Hands-on training is provided by Bartlett’s arborist team. During the off-season, the specialist works as a member of a tree care crew under the Arborist Crew Leader’s supervision. The position involves outdoor work throughout the year and 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 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.

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 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

$21.00–$35.00 per hour.
Safety-first culture and professional workplace.
Advancement opportunities; the company promotes from within.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Paid time off and holidays.
Industry credential/license pay increases.
Company-provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment.
Boot reimbursement up to $150.
Training, continuing education programs, and resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC.
The company pays for the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License exam and helps candidates prepare.