Plant Health Care Technician (ST LOUIS AREA)

BrightView Landscapes, LLC- DE • Maryland Heights, MO

119d • $22 - $24

About The Position

At BrightView, the best teams are created and maintained here. If you are searching for your next fulfilling career, picture yourself on a best-in-class team where you can grow to be your brightest. We’re looking for a Plant Health Care Technician. Can you picture yourself here? This is a challenging year-round position requiring a desire to work outdoors, knowledge of plant I.D., pests and diseases, as well as practical experience in spraying, fertilization and IPM. You will be applying control measures and fertilization applications to trees and shrubs on our commercial maintenance properties. As a PHC you will scout, diagnose, treat sites and provide feedback to your project director on pest populations, disease stresses and plant health.

Requirements

• Desire to work outdoors
• Knowledge of plant I.D., pests and diseases
• Practical experience in spraying, fertilization and IPM

Nice To Haves

• Ability to become a licensed spray operator
• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership potential and an aptitude to train
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to communicate with and serve multiple clients
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately and timely
• Dedication to safety
• Proficiency in use of landscape equipment
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

• Applying fertilizers and pesticides to lawns according to schedule, safety procedures, and label instructions
• Driving company vehicle to customer locations
• Responding on a timely basis to customer requests
• Completing required production forms and customer instructions
• Performing a daily five-minute, 360 degree inspection of truck and equipment before taking the vehicle out on the road and upon return
• Maintaining vehicle and equipment cleanliness, safety, and general maintenance

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health and wellness coverage
• 401k savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees