Plant Health Care Specialist Trainee

Bartlett Tree Experts•Stamford, CT

25d

About The Position

The Plant Health Care Specialist Trainee monitors, evaluates, and provides plant health care for trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties. Bartlett Tree Experts provides hands-on training from its team of arborists. The role focuses on integrated pest management, applying prescribed treatments, communicating with clients, maintaining equipment and records, and safely traveling between properties. During the off-season, the specialist works as a member of a tree care crew under the supervision of the Arborist Crew Leader.

Requirements

Pass a criminal background check.
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

Passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
A degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science, or a related field is preferred but not required.
Prior experience working in the tree care industry is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Learn and perform functions of integrated pest management programs.
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.
Properly maintain and operate hand tools, spray agitators, portable spray equipment, other machinery, and vehicles.
Complete accurate daily record-keeping and reporting.
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.
Advancement opportunities; the company promotes from within.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Paid time off and holidays.
Industry credential and license pay increases.
Company-provided uniforms, personal protective equipment, gear, and equipment.
Boot reimbursement up to $150.
Training and continuing education programs, plus resources from the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC.
The company pays for the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License exam and helps trainees prepare.