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. Bartlett provides hands-on training from its team of arborists and emphasizes safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development. The position involves learning integrated pest management and tree and shrub care practices, including applying treatments with spray and injection tools, mixing and applying pesticides and fertilizers, maintaining equipment and vehicles, keeping records, and driving to multiple properties. During the off-season, the trainee works as part of a tree care crew under the Arborist Crew Leader's supervision. The role is based in Sheffield, Massachusetts.
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.
- Prior experience working in the tree care industry.
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 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
- $19.00–$21.00 per hour.
- Safety-first culture and professional workplace.
- 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, PPE, gear, and equipment.
- Boot reimbursement up to $150.
- Access to training, continuing education programs, and resources from the 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
