Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist
Bartlett Tree Experts•Mount Desert, ME
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 working outdoors year-round and performing prescribed treatments while following safety procedures, product-label instructions, and state laws. Bartlett provides hands-on training from its arborist team. During the off-season, the specialist works as part of a tree care crew under the Arborist Crew Leader's supervision.
Requirements
- Have a passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
- Be able to pass a criminal background check.
- Be interested in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
- Be able to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License; the company will pay for the exam and help with preparation.
- Have a valid driver's license and a clean motor vehicle record.
- Learn to identify trees and shrubs common to the region.
Nice To Haves
- A degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture, or a related field, or prior experience working in landscaping or horticulture; 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.
- 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
- Competitive compensation
- Safety-first culture and professional workplace
- Advancement opportunities and promotion from within
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Pay increases for industry credentials and licenses
- Company-provided uniforms, personal protective equipment, gear, and equipment
- Boot reimbursement up to $150
- Access to training, continuing education programs, and resources from Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC
- Payment for the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License exam and help preparing for it
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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