Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist
Bartlett Tree Experts•Tampa, FL
About The Position
The Arborist 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 tree and shrub treatments, communicating with clients, maintaining accurate records, and safely operating equipment and a company vehicle. Specialists also work 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 team of arborists.
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 is preferred but not required.
- A degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture, or a related field is 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 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.
- 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.
- During the off-season, work as a member of a tree care crew under the Arborist Crew Leader’s supervision.
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
- Pay increases for industry credentials and licenses
- Company-provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
- Boot reimbursement up to $150
- Access to training, continuing education programs, and resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC
- The company will pay the cost of the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License exam and help candidates prepare
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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