PHC Apprentice

SavATree • Mountainside, NJ

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About The Position

As a Plant Health Care Specialist, the PHC Apprentice monitors, diagnoses, and treats tree and shrub health issues within a specific territory. The role involves inspecting plants for pests, diseases, and other concerns; selecting and applying suitable treatments; preparing diagnostic reports; educating clients about their landscapes; and safely operating spray and application equipment. The specialist works independently to provide a high level of customer satisfaction. The position is suited to someone who enjoys problem-solving and outdoor work and takes pride in protecting and enhancing the natural environment.

SavATree is a nationwide provider of tree, shrub, and lawn care services focused on preservation and care. The company describes its culture as collaborative and values-driven, with an emphasis on teamwork, integrity, respect, quality, safety, learning, and growth. It offers training, education, and internal growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently with responsibility and care.
• Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills for engaging effectively with clients.
• Willingness to learn plant and tree identification and safe equipment use.
• Commitment to completing required training and obtaining necessary certifications and licenses.
• Authorization to lawfully work in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate service-line vehicles.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Plant Pathology, Environmental Sciences, Landscape Management, Turfgrass, or a related field; related experience is also noted as preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, diagnose, and treat tree and shrub health issues within an assigned territory.
• Inspect plant material and identify pests, diseases, or other concerns.
• Select and apply appropriate treatments to promote plant health.
• Prepare written diagnostic reports and educate clients about their landscapes.
• Operate spray and application equipment safely and effectively.
• Work independently to support customer satisfaction.
• Complete required training and obtain necessary certifications and licenses.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $23–$28 per hour, based on experience.
• Health and dental insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• Flexible Spending Plan.
• Training, education, and internal growth opportunities.
• Supportive team environment focused on learning, growth, quality, and safety.

What This Job Offers

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