Plant Health Care Specialist

SavATree•Sterling, VA

9h•$25

About The Position

The Plant Health Care Specialist works outdoors in a defined territory to protect and promote the health of clients’ trees and shrubs. The role involves inspecting plant material, monitoring and diagnosing pest and disease problems, and selecting and applying appropriate treatments or preventive products. Specialists interact with clients, provide written diagnostic reports about landscape conditions, and work to ensure customer satisfaction. The position offers the opportunity to work on properties in the community as part of a collaborative team focused on quality and safety.

Requirements

Degree in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Plant Pathology, Environmental Sciences, Landscape Management, Turf-grass, or similar experience.
Experience identifying trees and plants.
Knowledge of safely and properly using spray and application equipment.
Ability to work autonomously with responsibility and independence.
Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills to understand and meet client needs.
Willingness to complete required training to obtain needed certifications and licenses.
Desire to work outdoors.
Valid driver’s license to operate service-line vehicles.
Must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

A desire to grow, seek opportunities, solve problems, and improve processes.

Responsibilities

Inspect plant material and monitor trees and shrubs for health problems.
Diagnose pest and disease infestations affecting trees and shrubs.
Select and apply appropriate products or treatments to address or prevent problems.
Interact with clients and educate them about landscape conditions.
Prepare written diagnostic reports.
Ensure complete customer satisfaction.
Work independently in an assigned territory while collaborating with team members.