Turf Care Specialist

Bartlett Tree Experts•Vineyard Haven, MA

About The Position

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking a Turf Care Specialist to work in its growing turf care department. The position involves outdoor work in a professional, safety-focused environment. The company offers opportunities to cross-train in turf care and tree care, with additional seasonal learning opportunities in tree care, plant health care, and landscape departments if desired. Bartlett Tree Experts is a scientific tree and shrub care company with more than 100 years of history and over 130 offices in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, and Ireland. Its services include pruning, insect and disease management, soil care and fertilization, and cabling and bracing.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License.

Responsibilities

Schedule work.
Monitor properties.
Perform routine applications.
Diagnose and address turf disease and insect issues.
Meet with residential and commercial clients.
Perform slice seeding, aeration, over-seeding, and major turf care renovations.
Learn, understand, and adhere to all safety rules and company safety policies.
Optionally learn additional skills in tree care, plant health care, and landscape departments during the off season.

Benefits

Starting wage of $30–$35 per hour.
Safety-first culture and professional workplace.
Advancement opportunities; the company promotes from within.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Paid time off and holidays.
Industry credential and license pay increases.
Company-provided uniforms, personal protective equipment, gear, and equipment.
Boot reimbursement up to $150.
Paid commuter fees.
Access to training, continuing education programs, and resources from the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The company pays for the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License exam and helps employees prepare.