Lawn/Plant Spray Technician |

The Davey Tree Expert Company • Corkscrew, FL

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About The Position

Cultivate your career and fertilize your future! As a Lawn/Plant Spray Technician at The Davey Tree Expert Company, you will be responsible for properly identifying and diagnosing insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest-prone areas. You will communicate with and educate clients regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control and fertilization service. Continuous monitoring of plant health quality and fertilizing methods after application is essential, along with communicating progress to customers and supervisors. You will also be required to drive, use, maintain, and properly operate equipment such as trucks and sprayers.

Requirements

• Love of the outdoors.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to complete the Davey landscape career development books upon hire.
• Ability to complete the Davey First Aid, CPR, and defensive driving course upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Background in Horticulture or Landscaping.
• Knowledge of Turf, Weed, Tree, and shrub identification.
• Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest-prone areas.
• Educate clients on diagnosis and prescribed pest control and fertilization services.
• Monitor plant health quality and fertilizing methods after application.
• Communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
• Drive, use, maintain, and operate equipment (truck and sprayer).

Benefits

• Paid Time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job-specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Locations throughout the US in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers.
• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services