Plant Health Care Specialist Trainee

Bartlett Tree Experts•Wellington, CO

5d•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. Bartlett provides hands-on training from its team of arborists. The role focuses on learning integrated pest management and tree and shrub care while working outdoors year-round in varied 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

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 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 diagnoses, 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.