Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Bartlett Tree Experts•Manchester, VT

20d•Onsite

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 in all weather conditions, applying treatments prescribed by an Arborist Representative, and communicating with clients about work performed. Bartlett provides hands-on training from its 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.

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 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 to trees and shrubs 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

$25.00–$30.00 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.
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 in Charlotte, NC.
The company will pay for the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License exam and help candidates prepare.