Plant Healthcare Technician | Auburn Hills, MI

Plant Healthcare Technician | Auburn Hills, MI | Spring 2026

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Location: Auburn Hills, MI
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Travel Expectations: None

Perform fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs, and lawns using spray and injection tools.

• Properly identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest-prone areas.
• Communicate with and educate clients regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control and fertilization services.
• Perform the prescribed fertilization and integrated pest management on trees and shrubs using spray and injection tools.
• Continuously monitor the pest control and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
• Drive, use, maintain and properly operate truck and sprayer equipment.

• Love of the outdoors.
• Preferred:
  Background in Horticulture or Landscaping.
• Preferred:
  Turf, Weed, Tree and Shrub .
• Ability to complete the Davey landscape career development books upon hire.
• Ability to complete the Davey First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Preferred:
  Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law.

• 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 the U.S. 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.
• All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee‑owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchange of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.

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.

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