Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Bartlett Tree Experts•Wilmington, NC

About The Position

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an experienced, self-starting Plant Health Care Specialist with a passion for preserving and caring for trees. The role focuses on monitoring, evaluating, and providing plant health care for trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties. Bartlett provides hands-on training from its arborist team and emphasizes safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development. During the off-season, the specialist works as part 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.
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 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 in accordance with diagnoses, 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.
Advancement opportunities; the company promotes 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.
Hands-on training, continuing education programs, and resources from the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC.
The company pays for the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License exam and helps employees prepare.