Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Bartlett Tree Experts • Bolingbrook, IL

10d • $19 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking experienced, ambitious self-starters with a passion for preserving and caring for trees. The Plant Health Care Specialist monitors, evaluates, and provides plant health care for trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties. Bartlett provides hands-on training from its team of arborists. The role involves outdoor work year-round and, during the off-season, working as a member of a tree care crew under the Arborist Crew Leader’s supervision.

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 for the exam and help with preparation.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to learn to identify trees and shrubs common to the region.
• 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.

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

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Industry credential and license pay increases.
• Hands-on training, continuing education programs, and resources from Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, North Carolina.
• Company-provided uniforms, personal protective equipment, gear, and equipment.
• Boot reimbursement up to $150.
• Advancement opportunities and promotion from within.
• Safety-first culture and professional workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed