Plant Health Care Specialist Trainee
Bartlett Tree Experts•White River Junction, VT
•Onsite
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. The role includes hands-on training from Bartlett’s team of arborists and focuses on learning integrated pest management practices. Work is performed outdoors year-round, including manual labor in all weather conditions. During the off-season, the trainee works as a member of a tree care crew under the Arborist Crew Leader’s supervision.
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, or prior experience in the tree care industry; preferred but not required.
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, and portable spray equipment.
- 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
- $19.00–$22.00 per hour
- 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 the 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
