Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist
Bartlett Tree Experts•Lake Barrington, IL
About The Position
The Plant Health Care Specialist monitors, evaluates, and provides care for trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties. The role performs prescribed treatments using spray and injection tools, applies pesticides and fertilizers, communicates with clients, and maintains accurate records. Specialists travel to multiple properties in a company vehicle and, during the off-season, work as part of a tree care crew under the Arborist Crew Leader's supervision. Bartlett provides hands-on training from its arborists.
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 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 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 diagnoses, safety procedures, label instructions, and state laws.
- Maintain and operate equipment and vehicles, including hand tools, spray agitators, and portable spray equipment.
- Complete accurate daily record-keeping and reporting.
- 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.
Benefits
- $19.00–$30.00 per hour.
- 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, PPE, gear, and equipment.
- Boot reimbursement up to $150.
- Training, continuing education programs, and resources from Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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