Plant Health Care Specialist

SavATree•Grand Rapids, MI

7h•$26

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 and 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 work to ensure customer satisfaction. The position offers opportunities to work independently while collaborating with knowledgeable teams and participating in training and continuing education.

Requirements

A 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 the safe and proper use of spray and application equipment.
Ability and responsibility to work autonomously.
Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills to understand and meet client needs.
Willingness to complete required training for 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 the health of trees and shrubs on clients’ properties.
Identify and diagnose pest infestations, diseases, and other plant health problems.
Select and apply appropriate products or treatments to address or prevent plant health problems.
Use spray and application equipment safely and properly.
Interact with clients and provide written diagnostic reports about landscape conditions.
Ensure complete customer satisfaction.
Complete required training to obtain necessary certifications and licenses.