Plant Health Care Tech | S. Fort Collins
The Davey Tree Expert Company•Fort Collins, CO
•Onsite
About The Position
As a Plant Healthcare Technician, your major focus will be on fertilization, treatment, and injection of trees and shrubs. Customers and clients will look to you to provide diagnosis and treatment to several of their vegetation needs. You will not only be looked upon to treat but also to educate our clients on what you are doing while you are in the field. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!
Requirements
- Pesticide Applicator License required.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Tree and shrub ID, Pathology, and knowledge of tree physiology.
- Strong tree and shrub identification skills.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
- Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping.
Responsibilities
- Complete application of fertilization and integrated pest management application on trees and shrubs using foliar and injection applications.
- Provide exceptional customer service and educate clients regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control and fertilization service with customers.
- Properly identify trees and shrubs with a strong knowledge of pathology and physiology.
- Properly identify and diagnose insects, fungus conditions, and pest prone areas.
- Continuously monitor plant health quality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
- Drive, use, maintain and properly operate equipment (truck and sprayer).
- Apply specified treatments to plant material on both residential and commercial properties.
Benefits
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Opportunities for advancement
- All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
- Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
- Group Health Plan
- Employee referral bonus program
- Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
- Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
- Charitable matching gift program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
