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, communicates with clients, applies pesticides and fertilizers safely, maintains equipment and vehicles, and completes daily records. Work also includes safely driving a company vehicle to multiple properties and, during the off-season, working as part of a tree care crew under an Arborist Crew Leader’s supervision. Hands-on training is provided by Bartlett’s team of arborists. The position involves working outdoors year-round 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.
- 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.
- A degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture, or a related field.
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.
- Properly maintain and operate hand tools, spray agitators, portable spray equipment, vehicles, 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.
- Company-provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment.
- Boot reimbursement up to $150.
- Training and continuing education programs.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
- Company-paid cost of the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License exam and help preparing for it.
- Access to resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
