Plant Health Technician

Mariani Premier Group•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Outdoor Environments Group is hiring a Field Technician to improve or maintain the aesthetics of clients’ properties. The role involves inspecting landscape plants and turf, diagnosing plant health issues, recommending and applying treatments, and documenting services. The technician coordinates with account managers and crew leaders, responds to client questions, and follows company safety policies and applicable regulatory requirements. The position requires outdoor work year-round, handling pesticides with required protective equipment, and driving a company vehicle between client properties.

Requirements

Valid Indiana driver’s license with an insurable driving record.
Indiana Commercial Pesticide Applicator License, categories 3A and 3B.
A degree in arboriculture, horticulture, plant science, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on work experience.
Working knowledge of landscape plant and turf pests, diseases, and cultural disorders common to Indiana.
Ability to work independently, manage a daily route, and maintain a positive, client-focused attitude.
Experience with diagnostic or route-management software.

Responsibilities

Conduct scheduled property inspections to monitor landscape plants and turf for insect, disease, nutritional, and cultural problems.
Diagnose plant health issues in the field and recommend appropriate integrated pest management (IPM) treatment strategies.
Select, mix, calibrate, and apply pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, and fertilizers according to label directions and Indiana state regulations.
Operate and maintain spray rigs, application equipment, and hand tools; perform daily equipment checks and report mechanical issues.
Complete diagnostic reports, application records, and service documentation accurately and on time.
Communicate findings and recommendations to the Account Manager professionally and courteously.
Respond to client questions and concerns.
Maintain current pesticide applicator licensing and complete required continuing education.
Follow company safety policies and applicable EPA, OSHA, and Indiana State Chemist requirements.
Coordinate with account managers and crew leaders on property conditions and follow-up work.