Plant Health Care Specialist Trainee

Bartlett Tree Experts • Bethel, CT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an entry-level Plant Health Care Specialist Trainee who is an ambitious self-starter with a passion for preserving and caring for trees. The role focuses on monitoring, evaluating, and providing plant health care for trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties. The company provides hands-on training through its team of arborists and promotes a culture of safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.

Requirements

• Passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
• Interest in working outdoors year-round and performing manual labor in all weather conditions.
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License; the company will pay for the exam and help with preparation.
• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Prior experience working in the tree care industry.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform integrated pest management program functions.
• Perform prescribed tree and shrub care treatments using spray, tree injection, and soil injection tools.
• Communicate with clients about work performed during site visits.
• Mix and apply pesticides and fertilizers according to diagnosis, safety procedures, label instructions, and state laws.
• Maintain and operate equipment and vehicles, including hand tools, spray agitators, portable spray equipment, and other machinery.
• Complete accurate daily record-keeping and reporting.
• Safely drive a company vehicle to multiple properties throughout the day.
• During the off-season, work as a member of a tree care crew under the supervision of the Arborist Crew Leader.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Safety-first culture and professional workplace.
• Advancement opportunities, with promotion from within.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Pay increases for industry credentials and licenses.
• Company-provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment.
• Boot reimbursement up to $150.
• Training, continuing education programs, and resources from Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC.

What This Job Offers

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