Qualified Applicator

Valley Tree Care LLC•Phoenix, AZ

16h•$22 - $26

About The Position

Valley Tree Care is a family-owned and operated tree care company that has served customers and their trees for 27 years and three generations. The company describes its team as a close-knit community of professionals focused on individual and company growth and a passion for their work. The Qualified Applicator evaluates and treats trees for plant-health issues and leads Plant Health Care technicians in the field. The role includes preparing and organizing the work truck and supplies, safely driving to residential and commercial customer locations, completing scheduled route stops, maintaining accurate records using company software, communicating with management, and promoting safety and ongoing learning. Compensation is $22–$26 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Commercial Applicator License and Turf and Ornamental Endorsement, held for at least two years.
Two years of work experience actively using a Commercial Applicator License for Turf and Ornamental Applications.
Experience managing a route schedule, including controlling time at each client's home and completing scheduled stops.
Leadership skills and the ability to supervise team members while completing personal daily stops.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to perform multiple tasks efficiently.
Positive attitude, including when work is difficult.
Strong work ethic and commitment to enforcing workplace safety.
Communication skills and professionalism when working with customers, management, and technicians.
High levels of honesty and integrity.
Arizona driver's license, clean driving record, and safe driving skills; the motor vehicle record will be reviewed.
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 ensure high-quality work 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 operations and the team.
Continue learning and train others to improve knowledge of plant health and the company's products and services.