Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Bartlett Tree Experts•Stamford, CT

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Health Care Specialist monitors, evaluates, and provides tree and shrub health care for commercial and residential properties. The role involves applying prescribed treatments, communicating with clients about work performed, maintaining equipment and vehicles, keeping accurate records, and safely traveling to multiple properties. The position includes hands-on training from Bartlett’s 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

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.
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 passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
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 regarding 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.
Properly maintain and operate equipment and vehicles, including hand tools, spray agitators, portable spray equipment, and other machinery.
Complete accurate record-keeping and reporting daily.
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; the company promotes from within.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
401k retirement plan.
Paid time off and holidays.
Industry credential/license pay increases.
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 pays for the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License exam and helps candidates prepare.