Plant and Tree Care Specialist
About The Position
Performs fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools. The role involves cultivating careers and fertilizing futures by properly identifying and diagnosing insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest prone areas. The specialist will communicate with and educate clients regarding diagnoses and prescribed pest control and fertilization services. They will perform the prescribed fertilization and integrated pest management on trees and shrubs using spray and injection tools, continuously monitor pest control and fertilizing methods after application, and communicate progress to customers and supervisors. Additionally, the role includes driving, using, maintaining, and properly operating a truck and sprayer equipment.
Requirements
- Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law.
- Commercial Junior Operator Certification
- Valid driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- Love of the outdoors
- Background in Horticulture or Landscaping
- Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID knowledge
- 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
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.
- Perform the prescribed fertilization and integrated pest management on tree and shrubs using spray and injection tools.
- Continuously monitor the pest control and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
- Drive, use, maintain and properly operate truck and sprayer equipment.
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
- Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
- Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
- Charitable matching gift program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
