Lawn Care Technician (Certified Pesticide Applicator) | Ham Lake, MN
About The Position
Performs fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools. This role involves cultivating careers and fertilizing futures by properly identifying and diagnosing insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest-prone areas. The technician will communicate with and educate clients regarding diagnoses and prescribed services, continuously monitor plant health quality and fertilizing methods after application, and communicate progress to customers and supervisors. Responsibilities also include driving, using, maintaining, and properly operating equipment (truck and sprayer).
Requirements
- Love of the outdoors
- Ability to complete the Davey Tree Qualified Plant Health Care Tech training program upon hire
- Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
- Valid driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping
- Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology and knowledge of turf or tree physiology
- Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law
Responsibilities
- Properly identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions and pest prone areas.
- Communicate with and educate the client regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control and fertilization service with customers.
- Continuously monitor plant health quality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
- Drive, use, maintain and properly operate equipment (truck and sprayer).
Benefits
- Industry-leading training
- Technology
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
