Plant Health Care Technician | S. Denver
The Davey Tree Expert Company, Englewood, CO, United States
Position Overview
Rate of pay: $22-28/Hourly
As a Plant Healthcare Technician your major focus will be on fertilization, treatment and injection of trees and shrubs. Customers and clients will look to you to provide diagnosis and treatment to several of their vegetation needs. You will not only be looked upon to treat but also to educate our clients on what you are doing while you are in the field.
Job Duties
What You’ll Do:
Complete application of fertilization and Integrated Pest Management application on trees and shrubs using foliar and injection applications.
Provide exceptional customer service and educate clients regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control and fertilization service with customers.
Properly identify trees and shrubs with a strong knowledge of pathology and physiology.
Properly identify and diagnose insects, fungus conditions, and pest prone areas.
Continuously monitor plant health quality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
Drive, use, maintain and properly operate equipment (truck and sprayer).
Apply specified treatments to plant material on both residential and commercial properties.
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For:
Pesticide Applicator License required.
Valid driver’s license.
Tree and shrub ID, Pathology, and knowledge of tree physiology.
Preferred background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping.
Strong tree and shrub identification skills.
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.
What We Offer
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
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
Accommodations
If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Employment Details
Employment Type:
Permanent
Job Type:
Full Time
Travel Expectations:
Up to 25%
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Rate of pay: $22-28/Hourly
As a Plant Healthcare Technician your major focus will be on fertilization, treatment and injection of trees and shrubs. Customers and clients will look to you to provide diagnosis and treatment to several of their vegetation needs. You will not only be looked upon to treat but also to educate our clients on what you are doing while you are in the field.
Job Duties
What You’ll Do:
Complete application of fertilization and Integrated Pest Management application on trees and shrubs using foliar and injection applications.
Provide exceptional customer service and educate clients regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control and fertilization service with customers.
Properly identify trees and shrubs with a strong knowledge of pathology and physiology.
Properly identify and diagnose insects, fungus conditions, and pest prone areas.
Continuously monitor plant health quality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
Drive, use, maintain and properly operate equipment (truck and sprayer).
Apply specified treatments to plant material on both residential and commercial properties.
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For:
Pesticide Applicator License required.
Valid driver’s license.
Tree and shrub ID, Pathology, and knowledge of tree physiology.
Preferred background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping.
Strong tree and shrub identification skills.
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.
What We Offer
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
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
Accommodations
If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Employment Details
Employment Type:
Permanent
Job Type:
Full Time
Travel Expectations:
Up to 25%
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