Field Technician – Tree Care & Plant Health

Joshua Tree Experts • Birmingham, AL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Joshua Tree Experts of Birmingham is hiring a dependable Tree Care & Plant Health Care Technician for a dual-role position supporting General Tree Care crews and the Plant Health Care division. The role combines hands-on outdoor field work with specialized training in tree and plant care. Employment is year-round and full-time, with opportunities to advance into specialized PHC roles, climbing, or crew leadership.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Available to work full-time, 40 or more hours per week.
• Ability to regularly lift 25 or more pounds and work comfortably in varied outdoor weather conditions.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Plant Health Care experience, including spraying, soil injection, or fertilization.
• Active state pesticide applicator license.

Responsibilities

• Work with a 2–4 person crew on tree removals, pruning, stump grinding, and brush chipping.
• Maintain safe drop zones for field crews and the public while arborists are working aloft.
• Operate and maintain gas-powered saws, pole saws, and wood chippers.
• Load and unload equipment, logs, brush, and job-site debris.
• Assist with daily vehicle and equipment staging and preparation.
• Assist with tree and shrub spraying, soil fertilization, and root injections.
• Learn tree species diagnostics, pest management, and soil science.
• Implement work-zone traffic controls and maintain safety standards at job sites.
• Provide professional service to clients.
• Arrive on time, maintain a clean professional image, and collaborate with Crew Leaders.

Benefits

• Year-round, steady full-time hours without seasonal layoffs.
• Paid training and certification; training expenses are covered, and the company helps employees obtain state licensing and ISA industry credentials.
• Career advancement paths into specialized PHC roles, climbing, or crew leadership.
• Safety equipment, protocols, and training.
• Schedules designed to respect personal time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed