Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist
Bartlett Tree Experts•Fishersville, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Plant Health Care Specialist monitors, evaluates, and provides tree and shrub health care on commercial and residential properties. The role involves carrying out prescribed treatments, communicating with clients, applying pesticides and fertilizers safely and lawfully, maintaining equipment and vehicles, keeping accurate records, and driving to multiple properties throughout the day. The specialist works as part of a tree care crew under the Arborist Crew Leader's supervision during the off-season. Bartlett provides hands-on training from its arborist team.
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 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 and promotion 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 and continuing education programs
- Resources provided by Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC
- Cost of the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License exam paid by the company, with preparation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
