Plant Health Care Technician
About The Position
Wright Outdoor Solutions offers indoor and outdoor services to residential and commercial customers and their communities across the country. These services include tree care, landscaping and maintenance, plant design and maintenance, lawn care, holiday lights and décor, snow and ice management, and mulch. Our operations are guided by a set of values: safety, integrity, excellence, respect, teamwork, innovation, and family. We abide by the highest ethical standards, knowing customer satisfaction is our first priority, and we work as a team to deliver creative solutions to our clients. Finally, we are proud of our family-founded history and have worked to retain those family values in our culture since becoming employee-owned in 2002. As our company continues to grow, new opportunities are becoming available.
Requirements
- Iowa commercial pesticide applicator certification or ability to obtain within 21 days of hire
- 1 year of experience working with chemicals, pesticides and/or fertilizers is preferred
- Firm understanding of pesticide application equipment and Midwest region plant material
- Ability to read and complete daily paperwork is preferred
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and on a team in a fast-paced environment
- Valid Iowa driver’s license and a good driving record
- We are willing to train motivated individuals
- Ability to reach, climb, kneel, lift (up to 50 lbs.) and walk for extended periods of time
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Work independently and on a team in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to be proactive, plan ahead and problem solve to minimize disruption, errors, risks and to keep project on-task, within budget and on-schedule
- Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors
Responsibilities
- Conduct complete tree, lawn and shrub care, including insect and disease control, fertilization and weather protection
- Follow safety and technical standards
- Perform equipment maintenance
- Perform tasks as needed in all service areas of Wright Outdoor Solutions
- Work flexible hours in all weather conditions to accommodate the seasonality of the industry
- Uphold the values of Wright Outdoor Solutions, which include safety, integrity, quality, respect, teamwork, innovation, and family
Benefits
- Industry leading compensation
- 401K savings w/ 4% company match
- Profit sharing through Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after 1 year of employment
- Competitive paid time off and paid holidays
- Medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance
- Career advancement opportunities
- Support for continued education and professional certificates
- Unique and inviting work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
