Qualified Applicator

Valley Tree Care•Phoenix, AZ

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Valley Tree Care is hiring a Qualified Applicator to evaluate, treat, and monitor trees for pest, disease, fungal, and cultural problems. The role includes leading morning preparation, organizing and stocking a work truck, safely driving to scheduled residential and commercial stops, and supervising and supporting Plant Health Care technicians in the field. The applicator is also responsible for maintaining organized equipment and product supplies, completing paperwork and reports using company software, and communicating field and team updates to management. The position pays $22–$26 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. Valley Tree Care is a family-owned and operated tree care company serving the Phoenix, Arizona Valley. The company describes itself as a close-knit team committed to high-quality customer and tree care, professional growth, safety, and continued learning.

Requirements

Hold a Commercial Applicator License and Turf and Ornamental Endorsement, each for at least two years.
Have at least two years of work experience actively using a Commercial Applicator License for Turf and Ornamental Applications.
Have experience managing a route schedule, including controlling time at client homes and completing scheduled stops.
Demonstrate leadership and the ability to supervise team members while completing daily stops.
Be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
Maintain a positive attitude when work is difficult.
Demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to enforcing workplace safety.
Have the communication skills and professionalism to work with customers, management, and technicians.
Demonstrate honesty and integrity.
Have an Arizona driver's license, a clean driving record, and safe driving skills; the motor vehicle record will be reviewed.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Learn and strictly enforce team policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Consistently arrive at 7 AM and lead morning preparation.
Stock the work truck with necessary equipment and supplies and organize product backstock.
Drive safely to scheduled residential and commercial stops.
Evaluate, treat, and monitor trees for pest, disease, fungal, and cultural problems.
Supervise, guide, and support Plant Health Care technicians in the field to maintain work quality and route efficiency.
Keep the work truck, product backstock, and equipment clean and organized.
Complete paperwork, chemical logs, and reports using company software.
Communicate effectively with management about field work and the team.
Continue learning and train others to improve knowledge of plant health and the company’s products and services.