Plant Health Care Technician

Arbor Masters • Wichita, KS

6d • $25 - $30

About The Position

Arbor Masters is a third-generation, family-owned business specializing in tree service and plant care. The Plant Health Care Technician communicates with customers about their plant health care needs, recommends and sells appropriate products, and applies those products. The company provides experience and training to support employees’ growth and advancement.

Requirements

• Be a team player with a positive attitude.
• Have a valid Class C driver’s license.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Follow directions and work independently.
• Be able to perform labor-intensive outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Be able to navigate uneven terrain; stand, walk, bend, crouch, and reach; and regularly lift more than 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Apply pesticides, including fungicide and insecticide sprays, and fertilizers.
• Identify basic insects, diseases, and trees.
• Identify and understand chemical labels.
• Contact homeowners upon arrival at job sites, review planned work, and note changes or additions before beginning.
• Inspect and evaluate the 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’ standard operating procedures, ANSI A300 standards, and OSHA safety regulations, using required safety PPE.
• Complete a daily truck-maintenance checklist and notify shop mechanics about routine maintenance or repairs.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical plan effective 60 days after the 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