Plant Health Care Specialist Trainee
Bartlett Tree Experts•Southampton, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
The Plant Health Care Specialist Trainee works outdoors on commercial and residential properties, monitoring, evaluating, and providing plant health care for trees and shrubs. Bartlett Tree Experts provides hands-on training from its team of arborists. The role focuses on learning and performing integrated pest management services, applying treatments safely, communicating with clients, maintaining equipment and vehicles, and keeping accurate records. During the off-season, the trainee works as a member of a tree care crew under the 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 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 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 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
- $20.00–$30.00 per hour
- A safety-first culture and professional workplace
- Advancement opportunities and 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
