PART TIME - Plant Health Care Specialist

SavATree•Reddick, FL

23d•$21 - $25

About The Position

The Plant Health Care Specialist works outdoors in a designated territory to maintain the health and well-being of trees and shrubs on clients’ properties. The role involves inspecting plant material, monitoring its condition, diagnosing pest and disease problems, and selecting appropriate products or treatments to address or prevent them. Specialists also interact with clients, explain landscape conditions through written diagnostic reports, and help ensure customer satisfaction. The position includes opportunities to learn plant identification and the safe, proper use of spray and application equipment. Employees must complete required training to obtain necessary certifications and licenses. The role requires working independently, communicating effectively with clients, and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. SavATree describes a collaborative workplace with training and continuing-education opportunities, support from experienced teams, and opportunities for career development. This is a part-time position paying $21.00–$25.00, depending on experience, plus benefits, paid time off, and a 401(k).

Requirements

Valid driver’s license to operate service-line vehicles.
Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States.
Willingness to work outdoors.
Willingness to complete required training for certifications and licenses.
Ability to work autonomously and responsibly.
Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Plant Pathology, Environmental Sciences, Landscape Management, Turfgrass, or a related field, or similar experience.
Desire to grow, pursue opportunities, solve problems, and improve processes.
Willingness to learn tree and plant identification and safe, proper use of spray and application equipment.

Responsibilities

Inspect plant material and monitor the health of trees and shrubs on clients’ properties.
Identify and diagnose plant pest and disease problems.
Select appropriate products or treatments to address or prevent infestations and other plant health problems.
Interact with clients and provide written diagnostic reports describing landscape conditions.
Work to ensure complete customer satisfaction.
Complete required training to obtain necessary certifications and licenses.