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 involves performing prescribed tree and shrub 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 position includes hands-on training from Bartlett’s team of arborists. During the off-season, the specialist works as a member of a tree care crew under the Arborist Crew Leader’s supervision. Work takes place outdoors year-round 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- During the off-season, work as a member of a tree care crew under the Arborist Crew Leader’s supervision.
- Monitor, evaluate, and provide plant health care for trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation of $20.00–$23.00 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 will pay for the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License exam and help the employee prepare.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
