Lawn Care Tech / Spray Tech

The Davey Tree Expert Company•Lorton, VA

1d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The CLS Plant Health Care Technician is responsible for fertilization, integrated pest management, and weed and fungi controls for trees, shrubs, and lawns on client properties using various equipment including spray and injection tools, while providing excellent customer service; and safely operating vehicles and equipment. This is a seasonal position, depending on the regional location. Pay $25/hr without certificates or licensing Pay$ $28/hr with commercial applicators license

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age to work in the field.
Must be at least 21 years of age to operate equipment as a Department of Transportation (DOT) certified driver for specific vehicles or equipment.
Valid Driver’s License. Class B CDL valuable, but not required.
Successful completion in the Davey Tree Qualified Plant Health Care Technician training program as a plant heath care technician or the ability to obtain qualification within 90 days of hire.
Ability to complete required safety courses.
Applicator licenses acquired as necessary per state requirements.
Ability to operate mobile power equipment.

Nice To Haves

Class B CDL valuable, but not required.

Responsibilities

Apply fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides to client properties using various equipment.
Measure, mix, and prepare chemical solutions for trees, shrubs, and lawns.
Follow work order specifications and maintain proper documentation, including pesticide labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Inspect worksites for underground utilities and installations, and set up traffic control and vehicle safety measures.
Diagnose plant diseases and determine appropriate treatments.
Operate and maintain sprayer equipment, including loading materials, filling tanks, and ensuring machinery efficiency.
Adhere to safety regulations, use safety equipment, and safely handle materials.
Perform site clean-up and maintenance tasks.
Communicate with clients about diagnoses and treatments.
Keep daily application records and time reports.

Benefits

Group health plans
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
401k with up to a 4% company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
Holidays and paid time off
Payroll savings plan
Charitable matching gift program
Employee referral bonus program
Employee Educational Scholarship
Davey Family Scholarship
20% discount on all Davey services
Cell phone discounts
Vehicle purchase discount program
Plus, so much more! All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.
Union employees are not eligible for a 401k plan, but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by their local union.