Plant Health Care Tree and Shrub Technician

The Davey Tree Expert Company • Dulles, VA

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About The Position

The Plant Health Care Tree and Shrub Technician at The Davey Tree Expert Company is responsible for performing fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs, and lawns using spray and injection tools. This role involves identifying and diagnosing insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest-prone areas, as well as communicating with and educating clients about the diagnosis and prescribed pest control and fertilization services. The technician will continuously monitor plant health quality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors. Additionally, the technician will drive, use, maintain, and properly operate equipment such as trucks and sprayers.

Requirements

• Love of the outdoors
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree Qualified Plant Health Care Tech training program upon hire
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR, and defensive driving course upon hire
• Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, or Landscaping
• Knowledge of Turf, Weed, Tree and Shrub ID, Pathology, and turf or tree physiology
• 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 clients regarding diagnosis and prescribed pest control and fertilization services.
• Continuously monitor plant health quality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
• Drive, use, maintain, and properly operate equipment (truck and sprayer).

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
• Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
• 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