Qualified Applicator

Valley Tree Care•Phoenix, AZ

11h•$22 - $26

About The Position

The Qualified Applicator evaluates, treats, and monitors trees for pest, disease, fungal, and cultural problems while supervising and supporting Plant Health Care technicians in the field. The role helps ensure high-quality work and efficient routes, prepares and organizes the work truck and supplies, drives to scheduled residential and commercial stops, and maintains accurate records using company software. The position also requires communicating field and team updates to management and continuing to learn and train others in plant health and the company’s products and services. Compensation is $22–$26 an hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Commercial Applicator License and Turf and Ornamental Endorsement, held for at least 2 years.
At least 2 years of work experience actively using a Commercial Applicator License for Turf and Ornamental Applications.
Experience managing a route schedule, including controlling the time spent at each client’s home and completing scheduled stops.
Leadership skills and 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; 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 required 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 properly using company software.
Communicate with management about field activities and the team.
Continue learning and train others to improve understanding of plant health and the products and services provided.