Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Bartlett Tree Experts•Westbury, NY

19d•$28 - $40

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 performing prescribed treatments, communicating with clients, applying pesticides and fertilizers safely and in accordance with applicable instructions and laws, maintaining equipment and vehicles, and completing daily records. The specialist works as part of a tree care crew under an Arborist Crew Leader’s supervision during the off-season. Bartlett provides hands-on training from its arborist team.

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; the company will pay the exam cost and help with preparation.
Valid driver’s license.
Willingness to 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 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, portable spray equipment, and other machinery.
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

Competitive compensation of $28.00–$40.00 per hour.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Paid time off and holidays.
Industry credential/license pay increases.
Training and continuing education programs.
Company-provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment.
Boot reimbursement up to $150.
Advancement opportunities and promotion from within.
Access to resources provided by Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC.