Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist
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 applying prescribed treatments, communicating with clients, maintaining equipment and vehicles, and keeping accurate daily records. The position includes hands-on training from Bartlett’s arborists and may also involve working as a member of a tree care crew under an Arborist Crew Leader’s supervision during the off-season. The work is outdoors year-round and includes travel between properties in a company vehicle.
Requirements
- Have a passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
- 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.
- 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 according to 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
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Industry credential/license pay increases
- Training and continuing education programs
- Company-provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
- Boot reimbursement up to $150
- Advancement opportunities and promotion from within
- Company-paid cost of the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License exam and help with preparation
- Resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
