Plant Healthcare Technician | Columbus, OH | Spring 2026
About The Position
Performs fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools by performing the following duties. Cultivate your career and fertilize your future! Properly identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest prone areas. Communicate with and educate the client regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control, and fertilization service with customers. Perform the prescribed fertilization and integrated pest management on tree and shrubs using spray and injection tools. Continuously monitor the pest control and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors. Drive, use, maintain and properly operate truck and sprayer equipment.
Requirements
- Love of the outdoors
- Ability to complete the Davey landscape career development books upon hire
- Ability to complete the Davey First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
- Valid driver’s license
- Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law
Nice To Haves
- Background in Horticulture or Landscaping
- Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID knowledge
Responsibilities
- Properly identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest prone areas.
- Communicate with and educate the client regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control, and fertilization service with customers.
- Perform the prescribed fertilization and integrated pest management on tree and shrubs using spray and injection tools.
- Continuously monitor the pest control and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
- Drive, use, maintain and properly operate truck and sprayer equipment.
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
- all listed benefits available to eligible employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
