Plant Healthcare Tree​/Shrub Technician

Company:The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations:Chantilly, VA
Additional Locations:na
Work Site:On Site
Req :224811

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 exchanging of ideas, community partnerships, a commitment to safety and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Plant Health Care Technician  toour passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors,and you get a new view every day!

What You’ll Do:

Performs fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection toolsby performing the following duties

Cultivate your career and fertilize your future!

Properly identify and diagnose insects, weeds,fungus conditionsandpestproneareas.

Communicate with and educate the client regardingthediagnosis and the prescribed pest controlandfertilization service with customers.

Continuously monitor plant heath quality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.

Drive, use, maintain and properly operate equipment (truck and sprayer).

Love of the outdoors

Preferred:
Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping

Preferred:
Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub , Pathology and knowledge of turf or tree physiology

Ability to complete the Davey Tree Qualified Plant Health Care Tech training program upon hire

Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire

Valid driver’s license required

Preferred:
Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law

Paidtime 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 Starts on Day 1

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

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.

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one.

We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you  learn more, visit

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 Type:Permanent
Job Type:Full Time
Travel Expectations: None