Plant Health Care Specialist

SavATree • Mequon, WI

8d • $20 - $24

About The Position

The Plant Health Care Specialist inspects trees and shrubs on clients’ properties within an assigned territory, identifies plant health problems, and selects appropriate products or treatments to prevent or address pest and disease infestations. The role includes monitoring and diagnosing plant conditions, treating affected plants, and preparing written diagnostic reports to educate clients about the condition of their landscapes. The specialist also interacts with clients to understand their needs and ensure customer satisfaction. This is an outdoor role requiring independent work, a desire to learn plant identification and safe use of spray and application equipment, and completion of required training for certifications and licenses. The position requires a valid driver’s license to operate service-line vehicles and authorization to work lawfully in the U.S. The role involves frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license to operate service-line vehicles.
• Must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S.
• Willingness to complete required training to obtain needed certifications and licenses.
• Desire to work outdoors.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Responsibility and independence to work autonomously.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills to understand and meet client needs.
• Willingness to learn tree and plant identification and the safe, proper use of spray and application equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Plant Pathology, Environmental Sciences, Landscape Management, Turf-grass, or a similar field or experience.
• Desire to grow, pursue opportunities, solve problems, and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and monitor trees and shrubs on clients’ properties within a specific territory.
• Diagnose pest and disease problems affecting plants.
• Select and apply appropriate products or treatments to prevent or address infestations.
• Prepare written diagnostic reports describing landscape conditions and educate clients.
• Interact with clients, understand their needs, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Complete required training to obtain necessary certifications and licenses.
• Safely and properly use spray and application equipment.

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities.
• Support for continuing education in the industry.
• Competitive salary of $20–$24 per hour, depending on experience.
• Health benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Matched 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed