Plant Health Care Specialist
About The Position
As a Plant Health Care Specialist, you will be responsible for monitoring, diagnosing, and treating tree and shrub health issues within a specific territory. A typical day involves inspecting plant material, identifying pests, diseases, or other concerns, and selecting and applying the most appropriate treatments to promote plant health. You will also prepare written diagnostic reports, educate clients about their landscape, and operate spray and application equipment safely and effectively. This role requires working independently to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction and is ideal for someone who loves problem-solving, enjoys working outdoors, and takes pride in protecting and enhancing the natural environment.
Requirements
- The ability to work independently with responsibility and care
- Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills to engage with clients effectively
- Willingness to learn plant/tree identification and safe equipment use
- Commitment to completing required training and obtaining necessary certifications and licenses
- Authorization to lawfully work in the U.S.
- A valid driver’s license with the ability to operate service-line vehicles
Nice To Haves
- A degree in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Plant Pathology, Environmental Sciences, Landscape Management, Turfgrass—or related experience
Responsibilities
- Monitoring, diagnosing, and treating tree and shrub health issues within a specific territory
- Inspecting plant material and identifying pests, diseases, or other concerns
- Selecting and applying the most appropriate treatments to promote plant health
- Preparing written diagnostic reports and educating clients about their landscape
- Operating spray and application equipment safely and effectively
- Working independently to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction
Benefits
- Competitive pay, between $20 and $26 hourly, based on experience, skill level, and responsibilities
- Health and dental insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Plan
- Time off to support your work/life balance
- We invest in your success with training, education, and internal growth opportunities
- Join a supportive team that works alongside some of the best trained and equipped professionals in the industry - with a focus on learning, growth, quality, and safety
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
