Plant Health Care Specialist Trainee
About The Position
Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an entry-level Plant Health Care Specialist Trainee to monitor, evaluate, and provide plant health care for trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties. The role is suited to an ambitious self-starter with a passion for preserving and caring for trees and an interest in working outdoors in a professional, safety-focused environment. Bartlett provides hands-on training from its team of arborists. The trainee learns to carry out integrated pest management work, apply treatments as prescribed, communicate with clients, and safely operate and maintain equipment and vehicles. The role also includes accurate daily records and, during the off-season, work as part of a tree care crew under an Arborist Crew Leader's supervision.
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.
- 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, or prior experience working in the tree care industry; preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Learn to perform all functions of integrated pest management programs.
- Perform prescribed tree and shrub care treatments using spray, tree injection, and soil injection tools.
- Communicate with clients regarding work performed during site visits.
- Mix and apply pesticides and fertilizers to trees and shrubs according to diagnosis, safety procedures, label instructions, and state laws.
- Properly maintain and operate equipment and vehicles, including hand tools, spray agitators, portable spray equipment, and other machinery.
- Complete accurate record-keeping and reporting daily.
- Safely drive a company vehicle to multiple properties throughout the day.
- Work as a member of a tree care crew under the Arborist Crew Leader's supervision during the off-season.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Safety-first culture and professional workplace
- Advancement opportunities and promotion from within
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Industry credential and license pay increases
- 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
- The company will pay for the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License exam and help the employee prepare.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
