Plant Health Care Technician

Arbor Masters • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

Arbor Masters is hiring a Plant Health Care Technician (PHC Tech) to communicate with customers about their plant health care needs, sell and apply appropriate products, and perform plant care services. The role includes pesticide, fungicide, insecticide, and fertilizer applications; property inspections; customer communication; equipment operation and maintenance checks; and travel between job sites. Arbor Masters describes the position as a career path and provides experience and training to support employee growth and advancement.

Requirements

• Valid Class C driver's license.
• At least 18 years old.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently.
• Ability to perform labor-intensive outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to navigate uneven terrain; stand, walk, bend, crouch, reach, and regularly lift more than 50 pounds.
• Team player with a positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Class A CDL preferred.
• Certified Pesticide Applicator License preferred.
• Industry experience or an associate degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform pesticide applications, including fungicide and insecticide sprays, and fertilizer applications.
• Identify basic insects, diseases, and trees.
• Identify and understand chemical labels.
• Contact homeowners upon arrival at job sites, review the work to be performed, and note changes or add-ons before starting.
• Inspect and evaluate the entire property for plant health concerns before leaving the job site, submit notes to a supervisor, and collect payment.
• Perform fertilization services according to Arbor Masters standards of procedure, ANSI A300 standards, and OSHA safety regulations, using safety PPE.
• Complete a daily truck maintenance checklist and notify shop mechanics of routine maintenance or repair needs.
• Operate equipment such as stump grinders and assist with stump removal as needed.
• Travel between job sites using maps, street guides, and other directional resources.
• Communicate with customers about their plant health care needs and sell and apply needed products.

Benefits

• Medical plan effective 60 days following start date.
• Dental plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match up to 4%/2%.
• Short-term disability.
• Long-term disability, 100% company paid.
• $25,000 AD&D insurance, 100% company paid.
• Employee Assistance Program, 100% company paid.
• Six paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and bereavement.
• Professional certification and registration renewals.
• Professional development training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed