Plant Health Care Team Member

Are you looking to build real skills, work outdoors, and learn a trade with long‑term career potential?

Tree Specialists is growing our Plant Health Care (PHC) team and we’re hiring motivated individuals who want to work hard, learn, and be part of a professional tree care company. Whether you’re looking for seasonal outdoor work or a year‑round career path in arboriculture, we have an opportunity for you.

You don’t need years of experience to apply just a valid driver’s license, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude.

“Learn how to care for trees and shrubs through hands‑on treatment applications.”

This role focuses on applying treatments that protect trees and shrubs from insects and disease, and provides nutrition through fertilization.

• Enjoys outdoor work
• May have lawn care or landscape application experience
• Likes the idea of a seasonal role
• Prefers active, independent workdays

• Apply plant health treatments using spray equipment and soil injection tools
• Monitor properties for signs of insects, disease, or stress
• Interact professionally with clients on‑site
• Maintain clean, organized equipment and vehicles
• Complete required paperwork

• Safe and proper use of PHC equipment
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles
• How to identify common tree and shrub species
• Recognition of common regional insect and disease issues
• How to earn your Massachusetts Pesticide Applicators License

Employees who work 30+ hours per week are considered full‑time and become eligible for our benefits after just 30 days of employment.

• Competitive pay with opportunities for 40+ hours per week
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays for work‑life balance
• Overtime opportunities during storm cleanup and peak seasons
• Long‑term disability insurance (employer paid)
• Short‑term disability insurance (employer paid)
• Basic life & AD&D insurance (employer paid)
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match to help you save for the future
• Flexible Insurances Options: Employees can choose the health, dental, and vision plans that best fit their needs and budget, giving control over premiums and out‑of‑pocket costs.

• Cigna OAP (Open Access Plus) – broad provider access
• Cigna OAP IN – in‑network focused, lower out‑of‑pocket costs
• Cigna HDHP (High‑Deductible Health Plan) – lower premiums with HSA compatibility

• 2025 Cigna Dental PPO Low Plan – basic coverage at a lower premium
• 2025 Cigna Dental PPO High Plan – enhanced coverage with higher benefits

• 2025 Cigna Vision Plan – comprehensive coverage for exams, lenses, and frames

• The option of a Health Savings Account (HSA) with $250 employer contribution if on a High‑Deductible Health Plan, or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health, dental/vision, and dependent care.
• Pre‑tax commuter benefits (parking, transit, vanpool)
• Legal assistance plan
• Supplemental coverage options: critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance

Join a team of certified professionals devoted to working with trees, each other, and the environment!