Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

Bartlett Tree Experts•Billerica, MA

6d•Onsite

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, keeping accurate records, and safely driving to multiple properties. Bartlett provides hands-on training from its team of arborists. During the off-season, the specialist works as part of a tree care crew under the Arborist Crew Leader's supervision. The position requires working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.

Requirements

A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License.
Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record.

Nice To Haves

Ability to identify trees and shrubs common to the region.
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 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 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

$23.00–$33.00 per hour.
Safety-first culture and professional workplace.
Advancement opportunities, with promotion from within.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Paid time off and holidays.
Industry credential/license pay increases.
Company-provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment.
Boot reimbursement up to $150.
Access to training, continuing education programs, and resources from the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC.