Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist
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 performing prescribed treatments, communicating with clients, applying pesticides and fertilizers safely and in accordance with applicable instructions and laws, maintaining equipment and vehicles, keeping accurate records, and driving a company vehicle to multiple properties. During the off-season, the specialist works as a member of a tree care crew under the Arborist Crew Leader's supervision. Bartlett provides hands-on training from its arborist team.
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; the company will pay for the exam and help with preparation.
- Have a valid driver's license and a clean motor vehicle record.
- Learn to identify trees and shrubs common to the region.
- Have a passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
Nice To Haves
- A degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture, or a related field, or prior experience in landscaping or horticulture; 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 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 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
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Industry credential and license pay increases
- Hands-on training, continuing education programs, and other learning resources
- Company-provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
- Boot reimbursement up to $150
- Advancement opportunities and promotion from within
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
