Plant Healthcare Technician

Davey Tree Expert•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Healthcare Technician performs fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs, and lawns using spray and injection tools. The role involves identifying and diagnosing plant-health issues, explaining diagnoses and prescribed services to clients, monitoring plant health and treatment results, and operating and maintaining a truck and sprayer. The work is performed outdoors, with travel expectations of up to 25%.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Background in forestry, horticulture, or landscaping.
Knowledge of turf, weeds, trees, and shrubs; plant pathology; and turf or tree physiology.
Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law.

Responsibilities

Identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and areas prone to pests.
Communicate with and educate clients about diagnoses and prescribed pest-control and fertilization services.
Monitor plant-health quality and fertilizing methods after application, and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
Drive, operate, maintain, and properly use equipment, including a truck and sprayer.

Benefits

Paid time off and paid holidays.
Opportunities for advancement.
Job-specific equipment and safety gear provided.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Employee ownership and discounted stock purchase options.
Group Health Plan.
Employee referral bonus program.
Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists and Skills Trainers.
Scholarship Program for Children of Employees.
Charitable matching gift program.