Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Bartlett Tree Experts • Guilford, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking experienced Plant Health Care Specialists who are ambitious self-starters with a passion for preserving and caring for trees. This role involves working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, focusing on monitoring, evaluating, and providing the plant health care needs of trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties. Bartlett values a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.

Requirements

• A 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
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field

Responsibilities

• Performing tree and shrub care treatments using spray, tree injection, and soil injection tools as prescribed by the Arborist Representative
• Communicating with clients regarding work performed during site visits
• Mixing and applying pesticides and fertilizers to trees and shrubs according to diagnosis, safety procedures, label instructions, and state laws
• Properly maintaining and operating equipment and vehicles (hand tools, spray agitators, portable spray equipment, and other machinery)
• Completing accurate record-keeping and reporting daily
• Safely driving a company vehicle to multiple properties throughout the day
• Working as a member of a tree care crew, under the Arborist Crew Leader's supervision during the off-season

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• A safety-first culture and professional workplace
• Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Industry credential/license pay increases - we encourage and invest in your professional development
• Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
• Boot reimbursement up to $150
• Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees