Lawncare Technician | Crystal Lake, IL

Plant Health Care Technician Position Overview

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

• Identify and diagnose insect, weed, fungus conditions and pest-prone areas.
• Communicate and educate clients regarding diagnosis and prescribed pest control and fertilization service.
• 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).

• 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.
• 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 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.
• Starting pay rate: $20-$23 per hour.
• 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 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 to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!

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.

For assistance, contact 1‑877‑411‑7601 or

Permanent

Full Time

Up to 25%