Plant Health Care Program Specialist

Moon Valley Nurseries•Las Vegas, NV

8d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Health Care Program Specialist protects and improves the health of trees, shrubs, palms, and ornamental plants at residential and commercial properties. The role includes inspecting plants, diagnosing insects, diseases, nutrient deficiencies, environmental stressors, and structural concerns, then recommending and carrying out customized treatments and preventative care using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) solutions. The specialist performs on-site treatments such as soil applications and drenches, tree and trunk injections, foliar sprays, fertilization, and insect, disease, and preventative treatments. The role also includes basic pruning and trimming when appropriate; safely handling and applying treatment products; maintaining accurate service and regulatory records; communicating findings and recommendations to customers; and maintaining service equipment and vehicles. The position requires frequent travel throughout the assigned territory and outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

Valid Certified Applicator License.
Valid Qualified Applicator License (QAL).
ISA Certified Arborist certification.
Working knowledge of common insects, plant diseases, nutrient deficiencies, and environmental plant stress.
Knowledge of pesticide application techniques and safety procedures.
Basic knowledge of tree and shrub pruning techniques.
Ability to diagnose plant health problems and recommend appropriate treatment solutions.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to accurately document treatments and maintain service records.
Ability to work independently and manage a daily service route.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb; talk and hear as needed.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors for extended periods, including in rain, heat, sun, and wind, and travel frequently throughout the assigned territory.

Nice To Haves

Experience in plant health care, arboriculture, landscape maintenance, horticulture, nursery operations, or pest management.
Experience with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices.
Knowledge of ornamental trees, palms, shrubs, and landscape plants.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Travel to customer properties for scheduled plant health evaluations and service appointments, averaging 45–60 minutes per visit.
Inspect trees, shrubs, palms, and ornamental plants for insects, diseases, nutrient deficiencies, environmental stress, and structural concerns; determine appropriate treatment recommendations.
Perform treatments including soil and trunk injections, soil drenches, foliar applications, fertilization, and insect, disease, and preventative treatments.
Safely mix, handle, transport, and apply pesticides, fertilizers, and other treatment products in accordance with applicable regulations.
Perform basic pruning and trimming to support plant health and remove damaged or diseased material when appropriate.
Maintain detailed service records, including inspection findings, recommendations, products applied, application rates, quantities, dates, and results.
Develop and maintain customized treatment schedules and long-term plant health care plans.
Record services and customer communications in company software and mobile applications.
Maintain accurate and compliant pesticide application records and regulatory documentation.
Communicate professionally with customers, explain findings and recommendations, educate customers about plant health and preventative care, and answer related questions.
Communicate follow-up recommendations and future treatment schedules; promote additional plant health services when appropriate.
Follow company safety policies and pesticide handling, storage, transportation, and application regulations; wear appropriate PPE during treatments.
Maintain company equipment, spray systems, injection equipment, and service vehicles, and keep vehicles, equipment, and chemicals safe and compliant.
Collaborate with the team and take on additional responsibilities as assigned.