Plant Health Care Technician (Certified Applicator License Required) | Tacoma, WA

The Davey Tree Expert Company • Kent, WA

87d • $24 - $30

About The Position

The Plant Health Care Technician position at The Davey Tree Expert Company involves performing fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs, and lawns using spray and injection tools. The role requires proper identification and diagnosis of insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest-prone areas, as well as effective communication with clients regarding diagnoses and prescribed services. The technician will continuously monitor pest control and fertilization methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors. The position also involves driving and maintaining truck and sprayer equipment.

Requirements

• Love of the outdoors
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to complete the Davey landscape career development books upon hire
• Ability to complete the Davey First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire

Nice To Haves

• Background in Horticulture or Landscaping
• Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID knowledge
• Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law

Responsibilities

• Properly identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest prone areas.
• Communicate with and educate the client regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control and fertilization service.
• Perform the prescribed fertilization and integrated pest management on trees and shrubs using spray and injection tools.
• Continuously monitor the pest control and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
• Drive, use, maintain and properly operate truck and sprayer equipment.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed