Plant & Tree Care Technician

The Davey Tree Expert Company•Spring Valley, NY

11d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Plant Healthcare Technician to our passionate team of landscape professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day! Performs fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools by performing the following duties.

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